how many eggs is too many?

[Mrs_S]

so usually i don't eat tons of eggs..but i was just thinking about this. i had 3 eggs for breakfast and i was dreaming about how yummy the mock danish is, so maybe i'd make it for a snack later. should i cool it on the eggs and wait til another day where i'm not eating so many? or is this fine..obviously i don't eat a half dozen each day.

[julirama723]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

I've had many days where I've eaten 1/2 dozen... <blushing>

"Eggs may be eaten liberally" says Dr. Atkins. This means, eat until satisfied, as they are a HEALTHY, LEGAL food, with almost a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs. Eggs *do* contain carbs (about .6g per large egg, round up to 1g to be safe) and those must be included in your daily carb counts.

There is nothing wrong with eating eggs for breakfast, and having eggs later during the day. Often I'll eat eggs twice a day. I eat egg salad for lunch, I'll eat hardboiled eggs as a snack, and some nights I'll have a scramble with eggs, sausage, peppers, and onions. Eggs are simply a protein that contain a small amount of carbs, much like shellfish or organ meats.

[Mrs_S]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

perfect!

[dpaca]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

http://health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=108677

Check this link out it is very useful

[Mrs_S]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

very interesting! well no more hesitations..mock danish it is!

[dpaca]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

Good for you Mrs_S. That article is fantastic, so if anyone else has any doubts about eggs they should read it.

very interesting! well no more hesitations..mock danish it is!

[Slingnmom]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

Man I've eaten a dozen eggs in a day before, LOL
For me they are easy to prepare as well as quick. So if I am done with making everyone else's meal and only have a little time left for myself I just cook up some eggs.

I always have a dozen or two hard boiled and on hand for the week as well.

[Bren]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

Long ago when Dr. Atkins was still involved with the Atkins Plan ........NOT to be confused with Atkins Nutritionals, I called and was told the amount of eggs per day should be held at 4 or 5.

[PinkWoman]

Re: how many eggs is too many?

4 to 6 per day is working well for me!