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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / February 2005egg substitutes
Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have no cholesterol and are low in carbs? Is there anything wrong with real eggs?  SignatureMost people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have no cholesterol > and are low in carbs? > Is there anything wrong with real eggs? Nope. Eggs can really get you going in the morning, and are nutritious. For those with cholesterol issues, there are several excellent studies that dispel the idea that high-cholesteral foods will lead you down the heart-block path. Although they can contribute. Knowing your body is your best defense against a bad diet. >> Is there anything wrong with real eggs? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > heart-block path. Although they can contribute. Knowing your body is > your best defense against a bad diet. That's what I thought. My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the Atkins diet for three months. So I'm thinking I should eat less of the high cholesterol foods. Are there other options? > >> Is there anything wrong with real eggs? > > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > That's what I thought. Too high in which way, exactly? What are your ratios? Do you think that 3 months is long enough? Do you exercise? SignatureEat less, exercise more. -- MFW -- > My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the Atkins > diet for three months. So I'm thinking I should eat less of the high [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> >> That's what I thought. > My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the > Atkins > diet for three months. So I'm thinking I should eat less of the high > cholesterol foods. Are there other options? Wait. Three months isn't very long. My blood tests have consistently improved. Moreover, the amount of cholesterol you take in from food has little, if anything, to do with the amount of cholesterol in your blood. SignatureBob in CT || My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully || to the Atkins diet for three months. So I'm thinking I || should eat less of the high cholesterol foods. Are there || other options? Exercise? One of the best things for cholesterol... > || My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully > || to the Atkins diet for three months. So I'm thinking I > || should eat less of the high cholesterol foods. Are there > || other options? > > Exercise? One of the best things for cholesterol... That, and niacin. (And, there's also completely ignoring cholesterol results as being pure bunk, but most people are afraid to to that.) SignatureBob in CT > My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the Atkins > diet for three months. So I'm thinking I should eat less of the high > cholesterol foods. Are there other options? If you smoke, quit. Also get the book, I think it's '50 ways to lower your cholesterol' Besides the stuff in the book take Pantethine (not pantothinic acid.) 3 months isn't very long. SignatureNo Husband Has Ever Been Shot While Doing The Dishes >> My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the Atkins >> diet for three months. So I'm thinking I should eat less of the high [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >cholesterol' Besides the stuff in the book take Pantethine (not pantothinic >acid.) 3 months isn't very long. What the heck does smoking have to do with cholesterol? I used to smoke up until last week and I have always had really good cholesterol and never had high blood pressure or any of that nasty stuff. My numbers were and still are always been good. >>> My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the >>> Atkins [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > and never had high blood pressure or any of that nasty stuff. My > numbers were and still are always been good. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8 711929&dopt=Abstract http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw108794.asp http://www.healthandage.com/Home/gm=20!gid2=560 SignatureBob in CT > What the heck does smoking have to do with cholesterol? I used to > smoke up until last week and I have always had really good cholesterol > and never had high blood pressure or any of that nasty stuff. My > numbers were and still are always been good. Smoking has a big effect on cholesterol. When I smoked my HDL was ~35, after quitting and before getting diabetes my HDL went up to >60. SignatureNo Husband Has Ever Been Shot While Doing The Dishes > My cholesterol is still too high despite sticking faithfully to the Atkins > diet for three months. So I'm thinking I should eat less of the high > cholesterol foods. Are there other options? Versions before the 2002 edition recommend testing at 6 months not 3 months. Given that after 6 months Dr A claimed that 80% see improvement and the number of posters seems to confirm that statistic, combined with how many have complained at 3 months, I think it was a mistake to be aggressive and switch from 6 months to 3. That said, there are sections in the book that discuss dealing with cholesterol that continues high after the suggested time limit expires. It's more about switching to more protein and less fat for the same total calories than about reducing dietary cholesterol, but there's nothing wrong with reducing dietary chostesterol. The body makes its own so it's not needed in food. > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have > no cholesterol and are low in carbs? Only the idea that dietary cholesterol as any impact on blood levels. There's something wrong with that so unless you're already 6+ months into your plan of choice and still having chol issues, there's no need to avoid eggs. On the other hand if all there is too it is you prefer the taste, go for it. > > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have > > no cholesterol and are low in carbs? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > On the other hand if all there is too it is you prefer the > taste, go for it. Sorry about the stutter! > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have > no cholesterol and are low in carbs? Only the idea that dietary cholesterol as any impact on blood levels. There's something wrong with that so unless you're already 6+ months into your plan of choice and still having chol issues, there's no need to avoid eggs. On the other hand if all there is too it is you prefer the taste, go for it. > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have > no cholesterol and are low in carbs? Only the idea that dietary cholesterol as any impact on blood levels. There's something wrong with that so unless you're already 6+ months into your plan of choice and still having chol issues, there's no need to avoid eggs. On the other hand if all there is too it is you prefer the taste, go for it. > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have > no cholesterol and are low in carbs? Only the idea that dietary cholesterol as any impact on blood levels. There's something wrong with that so unless you're already 6+ months into your plan of choice and still having chol issues, there's no need to avoid eggs. On the other hand if all there is too it is you prefer the taste, go for it. Nothing wrong with it...but you can separate your own eggs, toss the yolk and just cook the white. You don't have to buy the stuff in the carton. I agree with everyone else that 3 months isn't a long enough time to see a significant total blood cholesterol drop. And, anyway, the LDL/HDL ratio/trigyceride counts are more telling. Lee > Is there anything wrong with the egg substitutes that have no cholesterol > and are low in carbs? Not as far as I know. I do agree with the others that you will see results after 6 months instead of 3 (I know I did) The other suggestion I have for the cholesterol is aerobic exercise. Good luck. Or you can choose not to eat egg yolks. |
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