On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:35:27 -0800, Mark Thorson wrote:

> amandaF wrote:
>>
>> I have been eatign 2 eggs per breakfast usign Egg'sLand best but I am
>> concern about the cholesterol. I am not going to eat breakfast
>> suasage, etc. nor protein powder.
>>
>> Any other item that would give me complete protein? Please don't
>> say fis. I am talking about typical breakfast item in western culture.
>
> Egg white is a very complete protein with almost no cholesterol. The
> cholesterol is nearly all in the yolk.
>
> The yolk also contains considerable vitamin B-12. If you're not taking a
> B-12 supplement, half a yolk with two egg whites would give you the B-12
> without being too bad on the cholesterol. Natural B-12 is readily
> destroyed by heat, so a runny half-yolk would be best.
>
> Cardiovascular disease is correlated with cholesterol consumption, but
> it's more strongly associated with saturated fat intake.

Only problem with this outdated theory is it doesnt explain traditional
cultures who historically have good health, with no diabetes, cancer or
heart disease. South sea islanders and coconut oil (high in those
'horrible' saturated fats) come to mind, for example.

> If you cut the
> cholesterol down to zero, your liver would make cholesterol to cover any
> shortage.

True, in a normal, healthy body.