Husband eats 4 eggs with toast literally every morning

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:His cholesterol is going to be through the roof if it's not already.

Dietary cholesterol is an insignificant contributor to serum cholesterol, which comes from the person’s own liver. Which is why “cutting cholesterol” usually does very little and statins work wonders.

+1. Eggs have gotten a bad rap for years.

A Harvard phd nutritionist was recently quoted in the NYTimes confirming the results of a study that showed eggs increase risk of type 2 diabetes. I personally limited egg consumption because of that finding.

DP - I believe this study was actually about the effect on eggs on people who already have diabetes, and it was shown to slightly increase risk of heart disease.

Let's make sure we are not spreading fake news

I’m not spreading fake news. The article was about increased risk of type 2. I am high risk so I closely follow research about the disease.

If its a different study, do you mind linking it? I'd like to make sure I'm also not sharing fake news!

“Intervention studies have shown that moderate egg consumption doesn’t appreciably raise cholesterol levels,” Dr. Hu said. “Low to moderate consumption of three or four eggs a week doesn’t appear to have a major effect on blood cholesterol unless the person has high cholesterol or Type 2 diabetes.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/well/eat/should-you-be-eating-eggs.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CLow%20to%20moderate%20consumption%20of,cholesterol%20or%20Type%202%20diabetes.%E2%80%9D


The researchers also found that substituting eggs with nuts was linked with a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and early death.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/well/eat/plant-based-diet-nuts-beans-grains.html

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It's only fine if he posts about it on Instagram.

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Is he getting expensive? I don't see any other problem. Nice to not have to think what to eat every morning.

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Your husband eats breakfast food…for breakfast?! EVERY MORNING?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:His cholesterol is going to be through the roof if it's not already.

Dietary cholesterol is an insignificant contributor to serum cholesterol, which comes from the person’s own liver. Which is why “cutting cholesterol” usually does very little and statins work wonders.

+1. Eggs have gotten a bad rap for years.

A Harvard phd nutritionist was recently quoted in the NYTimes confirming the results of a study that showed eggs increase risk of type 2 diabetes. I personally limited egg consumption because of that finding.

That’s weird. How? Eggs have zero sugar in it

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Anonymous wrote:You left out some important details, OP.

Is he overweight?

How is his cholesterol?

He's 6'2 and weighs 170 pounds. I don't know the details from his annual physicals.

He sounds underweight.

He’s naturally thin. And runs a lot? I hate running.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You left out some important details, OP.

Is he overweight?

How is his cholesterol?

He's 6'2 and weighs 170 pounds. I don't know the details from his annual physicals.

He sounds underweight.

He’s naturally thin. And runs a lot? I hate running.

The give the man a break if he wants to eat 4 eggs. Why did you need to post this in the first place and why do you feel the need to be so controlling as to dictate his breakfast choices?

[Anonymous]

4 eggs is overkill but otherwise that’s my perfect breakfast.

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https://youtu.be/P0nEaSxpHR0

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Anonymous wrote:His cholesterol is going to be through the roof if it's not already.

Dietary cholesterol is an insignificant contributor to serum cholesterol, which comes from the person’s own liver. Which is why “cutting cholesterol” usually does very little and statins work wonders.

+1. Eggs have gotten a bad rap for years.

A Harvard phd nutritionist was recently quoted in the NYTimes confirming the results of a study that showed eggs increase risk of type 2 diabetes. I personally limited egg consumption because of that finding.

DP - I believe this study was actually about the effect on eggs on people who already have diabetes, and it was shown to slightly increase risk of heart disease.

Let's make sure we are not spreading fake news

I’m not spreading fake news. The article was about increased risk of type 2. I am high risk so I closely follow research about the disease.

If its a different study, do you mind linking it? I'd like to make sure I'm also not sharing fake news!

“Intervention studies have shown that moderate egg consumption doesn’t appreciably raise cholesterol levels,” Dr. Hu said. “Low to moderate consumption of three or four eggs a week doesn’t appear to have a major effect on blood cholesterol unless the person has high cholesterol or Type 2 diabetes.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/well/eat/should-you-be-eating-eggs.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CLow%20to%20moderate%20consumption%20of,cholesterol%20or%20Type%202%20diabetes.%E2%80%9D


The researchers also found that substituting eggs with nuts was linked with a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and early death.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/well/eat/plant-based-diet-nuts-beans-grains.html

Three to four A WEEK not per day….

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The eggs are bad for you thing from the 80s and 90s was misinformation fyi

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Anonymous wrote:His cholesterol is going to be through the roof if it's not already.

This is old outdated thinking.

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Just up your life insurance and stop policing what he eats.

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Anonymous wrote:The eggs + cholesterol thing is mostly a disproven myth. Eggs are incredibly healthy, the issue comes from people eating eggs with bacon or eggs with sausage etc.

Anyways, it sounds pretty healthy. Tons of protein, some carbs, some fat, and some fruit. Better than most american breakfasts!

Actually it isn’t a myth. While most heathy people without any heart issue or high risk for heart issues can eat eggs daily, I believe the recommended amount is to keep it around 7 eggs/ week, assuming you are also eating other meats and dairy. 4 eggs every day is a lot. I wouldn’t poo poo that as totally fine, especially for a middle aged man.

OP, just encourage him to get yearly physicals and blood work, like everyone should be doing over 40. If cholesterol starts rising, or BP, or anything concerning with heart comes up, time to dial back the eggs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The eggs + cholesterol thing is mostly a disproven myth. Eggs are incredibly healthy, the issue comes from people eating eggs with bacon or eggs with sausage etc.

Anyways, it sounds pretty healthy. Tons of protein, some carbs, some fat, and some fruit. Better than most american breakfasts!

Actually it isn’t a myth. While most heathy people without any heart issue or high risk for heart issues can eat eggs daily, I believe the recommended amount is to keep it around 7 eggs/ week, assuming you are also eating other meats and dairy. 4 eggs every day is a lot. I wouldn’t poo poo that as totally fine, especially for a middle aged man.

OP, just encourage him to get yearly physicals and blood work, like everyone should be doing over 40. If cholesterol starts rising, or BP, or anything concerning with heart comes up, time to dial back the eggs.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2989358/