Expert: Todd Bublitz, RCEP - 2/9/2006

Question
Todd,
I needed to know how much Chicken(skin removed) and Egg Yolks can I take in Day? Below are all the stats about me:
1.Age:27
2.Wt:68Kg(154 lbs)
3.Exercise:
Aerobics:25 Min 3 days a week (Pulserate 120-140)
Wt Lifting: 4 Days A week Moderate(90 minutes)
4.Cholestrol: 200 (as on DEC 2005)

Amit  

Answer
Amit,

Since one egg yolk has about 30-50% of the daily recommended amount of dietary cholesterol, it is suggested that we not eat more than one egg a day.  This includes egg found in other foods we eat (any prepared food that contains egg – cake, casserole, etc.).   

The recommendations also suggest about 2 servings of low-fat meat & beans a day (protein).  One serving is 3 ounces.  I would suggest you eat no more than one serving of chicken and then eat another serving of meat or beans.  Fish is a particularly good food.  It is recommended that we eat fish at least twice a week.

You can get more detailed information at www.MyPyramid.gov

I hope this helps.

Todd
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