Boiled eggs

[caroleann]

I have been thinking what can I replace the yolk with that's as low in fat and carbs as the white so far I have cress and cucumber I plan on hard boiling the eggs slicing the top off and scraping the yolk out the yolks wont go to waste my dogs will enjoy them🙂

 

[LeeLee]

It does beg the question WHY?

 

[caroleann]

Well I like boiled eggs and I am trying to lower my cholestral as well and I thought hey I can cook some up to keep in the fridge to munch on through the day because im fed up with the same boring things.

 

[Austin Mini]

Caroleann, It takes more energy to eat a boiled egg than you get from eating it.

 

[caroleann]

Caroleann, It takes more energy to eat a boiled egg than you get from eating it.

I am not actually looking to get anything from the egg other then the enjoyment of eating it,ok to some people it might seem a bit daft and time consuming but if it means I can eat some thing with out worrying what it's doing to my bg's and weight then its going to be worth it.

 

[LeeLee]

You could remove the yolks and stuff the holes with some mashed low fat flavoured cottage cheese or Philly Light. Not sure you really have to sacrifice the yolks though, as dietary cholesterol is no longer thought to have much of an impact on blood levels.

 

[caroleann]

You could remove the yolks and stuff the holes with some mashed low fat flavoured cottage cheese or Philly Light. Not sure you really have to sacrifice the yolks though, as dietary cholesterol is no longer thought to have much of an impact on blood levels.

Last blood test my cholesterol was very high although im already on statins im trying to avoid going on to a higher dose.
thanks for the ideas.🙂

 

[Northerner]

Last blood test my cholesterol was very high although im already on statins im trying to avoid going on to a higher dose.
thanks for the ideas.🙂

Two things Carolann: firstly, you should be able to enjoy the whole egg - you are on basal/bolus insulin so should be able to allow for the yolk. The carb in eggs is tiny anyway - they are mostly protein so it should have virtually no effect on your levels. Secondly, you should not be overly worried about dietary cholesterol either. Most cholesterol is created by the body itself, not from what you eat, and it is thought that if you consume more dietary cholesterol then the liver will simply produce less, so the same balance is maintained. What is important is the split between good (HDL) cholesterol and 'bad' (LDL) - if the balance is good there then having a slightly elevated level overall should not be a cause for concern. For example, my last total was 5.2 - I'm not on statins, but my GP and consultant are both happy with the situation because my split of HDL/LDL is very good.

So I wouldn't go to the extremes of fiddling with the yolks personally, especially if you like them! Remember, cholesterol is essential to every cell of your body - it is not a terrible thing to have, you actually need it to live! What is your current level?

 

[caroleann]

Two things Carolann: firstly, you should be able to enjoy the whole egg - you are on basal/bolus insulin so should be able to allow for the yolk. The carb in eggs is tiny anyway - they are mostly protein so it should have virtually no effect on your levels. Secondly, you should not be overly worried about dietary cholesterol either. Most cholesterol is created by the body itself, not from what you eat, and it is thought that if you consume more dietary cholesterol then the liver will simply produce less, so the same balance is maintained. What is important is the split between good (HDL) cholesterol and 'bad' (LDL) - if the balance is good there then having a slightly elevated level overall should not be a cause for concern. For example, my last total was 5.2 - I'm not on statins, but my GP and consultant are both happy with the situation because my split of HDL/LDL is very good.

So I wouldn't go to the extremes of fiddling with the yolks personally, especially if you like them! Remember, cholesterol is essential to every cell of your body - it is not a terrible thing to have, you actually need it to live! What is your current level?

current cholesterol is 8 gp has threatened t up dose if its not come down in 6 weeks,thank you for the information I have always been led to believe egg white good yolks bad its amazing how some thing makes sense when explained properly.🙂

 

[Northerner]

current cholesterol is 8 gp has threatened t up dose if its not come down in 6 weeks,thank you for the information I have always been led to believe egg white good yolks bad its amazing how some thing makes sense when explained properly.🙂

It's my understanding that carbs are more likely to raise cholesterol and triglycerides, although I'm not sure of the science! I have found that aerobic exercise i.e. running improves my HDL/LDL split. That being said, 8 is on the high side so it does look like you need some support in getting it down. What statin are you on, and what dose? Do you have any side-effects from them?

 

[caroleann]

It's my understanding that carbs are more likely to raise cholesterol and triglycerides, although I'm not sure of the science! I have found that aerobic exercise i.e. running improves my HDL/LDL split. That being said, 8 is on the high side so it does look like you need some support in getting it down. What statin are you on, and what dose? Do you have any side-effects from them?

Im on atorvastatin 40mg so far side affects none so guess im lucky in that respect.