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I frequently eat 2 hard boiled eggs a day as a mid morning snack. I teach so I have little time to consume them. They appeal because I know they are high in protein and other nutrients, but I do worry about the fat content. I used to be a serious lifter, but due to injury have slowed in that area. I am 6 foot 2 and weigh between 240 - 248. I know I would be better at 230 or so.
Anyway, is there a danger in eating eggs so often?
Aside from the fat content, the greater risk in eating too many eggs is the cholesterol content. That is an unacceptable risk for anyone, particularly someone who is overweight.
Eggs are high in cholesterol, which is a wax-like substance that can clog your arteries over a period of time. Your body produces about 75% of your cholesterol requirements so you only need about 25% from foods. A better alternative might be an apple, a granola bar, or some trail mix. Just be sure to read the labels on the trail mix or granola bar to check the fat and sugar content.
Thank you for your question, Dave. I hope that my answer is helpful.
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I have a Doctorate in Natural Health and I am well-versed in a wide range of topics within that field. I teach individuals and group classes on nutrition, diet, nutritional supplements, juicing, fasting, exercise, aromatherapy, herbs, massage, meditation, relaxation techniques, stress management, anti-aging, etc. However, I am not a physician and cannot diagnose conditions or prescribe treatments/medication. But, I can make recommendations and refer you to appropriate information sources for the proper courses of action.
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Prior to my education as a Doctor of Natural Health, I worked for over 20 years as a member of the trauma/transplant surgical teams at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, and other facilities from coast-to-coast. I also have extensive training in exercise and nutrition, having trained for over 20 years as a bodybuilder and martial artist. I have been taught by Taekwondo coaches from the Olympics and Black Belt Hall of Fame members and I have trained with athletes from the World Wrestling Federation.
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I have a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and a Ph.D. degree in Natural Health. I have served as a member of the Alternative Medicine Advisory Board for the Veterans Administration Network 20; I have been a member on the Institutional Review Board for Portland VA Medical Center; I have also served as a member of the PVA Education Foundation Board based in Washington, DC.; I am currently a Trainer for Healthy Lifestyles for the Disabled through the Oregon Office on Disability & Health.
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