Re: Eggs on the SCD

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Question: I just started the SCD diet should one take probiotics on the diet or not? Hi,I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol levels. I am not currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings per week, I eat eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that there might be some side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I thought it would be better to decrease on their consumption. This causes another problem - what to eat for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that is different from scrambled eggs or an omlette? Any suggestions other than smoothies, sandwiches, and banana pancakes. I already have these some mornings.Thanks a lot!Lilia

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Hi Lilia,

The idea that eating cholesterol is directly related to elevating your

cholesterol levels is controversial. Most articles point to other factors in

combination with the cholesterol as being problematic. They are also discovering

that there are distinctions between good and bad cholesterol even within the

so-called " bad levels. "

Before you make the decision to cut it out entirely, I urge you to do some more

research. Also, I would get your cholesterol checked before you get worried

about high levels

Eggs can be a very healthy source of protein and fat!

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992, 22.5mg Prednisone

> Hi,

> I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol levels.

> Thanks a lot!

> Lilia

>

[Guest guest]

I

eat eggs every day and have for six years – and my cholesterol levels are

the lowest they’ve been since I was a child… My doctors are

always amazed, given my age and health issues, especially when they ask me what

I’m eating and I tell them!

My

digestion won’t tolerate much at breakfast except protein, so I can’t

help you with ideas. I’m sure others will have some suggestions, however.

When

you do more research into cholesterol, you’ll find that it isn’t

necessarily the eggs causing high cholesterol, but the high-starch foods that most

people consume on the current standard diet. Most of us on SCD find that

eating a lot of eggs and meats aren’t triggering high-cholesterol levels;

in fact most of us find their cholesterol levels improving dramatically after a

year or two.

Of

course there are genetic causes to high cholesterol, so if you are dealing with

that issue then you do need to take care with all cholesterol food

sources.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I

just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol levels. I am not

currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings per week, I eat

eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that there might be some

side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I thought it would be better to

decrease on their consumption. This causes another problem - what to eat for

breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that is different from scrambled eggs

or an omlette? Any suggestions other than smoothies, sandwiches, and banana

pancakes. I already have these some mornings.

Thanks a lot!

Lilia

[Guest guest]

I have been on Cholestoral meds for close to 5 years.. I have been diagnosed with UC for less then one year and been on the diet right at one month...

This is my personal feeling..... I will gladly take my half a pill of Simbastatin to control my cholesteral over the 14 other pills I am taking for my UC... If this diet removes me from all of the UC mant.. meds and all that remains is my high Cholesteral I will gladly make that choice.. But I do believe that with the healthier eating all the way around... I may just end up with no cholesteral meds as well!!!!!

Not to mention the price comparison... 5 dollars for my choles.. meds for a month.. any where from 600 to 800 dollars a month for my UC meds..... I'LL EAT MY EGGS...lol

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, August 8, 2010 11:11:25 AMSubject: Re:Re: Eggs on the SCD

I eat eggs every day and have for six years – and my cholesterol levels are the lowest they’ve been since I was a child… My doctors are always amazed, given my age and health issues, especially when they ask me what I’m eating and I tell them!

My digestion won’t tolerate much at breakfast except protein, so I can’t help you with ideas. I’m sure others will have some suggestions, however.

When you do more research into cholesterol, you’ll find that it isn’t necessarily the eggs causing high cholesterol, but the high-starch foods that most people consume on the current standard diet. Most of us on SCD find that eating a lot of eggs and meats aren’t triggering high-cholesterol levels; in fact most of us find their cholesterol levels improving dramatically after a year or two.

Of course there are genetic causes to high cholesterol, so if you are dealing with that issue then you do need to take care with all cholesterol food sources.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol levels. I am not currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings per week, I eat eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that there might be some side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I thought it would be better to decrease on their consumption. This causes another problem - what to eat for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that is different from scrambled eggs or an omlette? Any suggestions other than smoothies, sandwiches, and banana pancakes. I already have these some mornings.Thanks a lot!Lilia

[Guest guest]

Most breakfast things call for eggs. I'm not sure at what stage of the diet you

are on, but if you tolerate almond flour, this is really good.

http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-breakfast/hot-cereal/

Ingredients

1 cup water

1 cup nut flour

1/4 cup yogurt

1/8 cup honey

fruit

Instructions

1. Bring water to boil.

2. Add nut flour and cook for 10 minutes.

3. Add honey and yogurt and serve hot with sliced fruit.

You can sub almond butter for the peanut butter in this recipe. They are really

good:

http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-breakfast/granola-bars/

Ingredients

2 cups peanut butter

1/2 cup honey

1 small package raisins

1 small package medium unsweetened coconut

1 small package sliced almonds

coconut milk

vanilla or some other flavouring (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix it all together and press into a tupperware.

2. Refrigerate and cut into small squares.

When I tolerate almond flour, this has been on the top of my list to try

forever.

http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-breakfast/french-toast-bread-from-keri/

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups almond flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white or cider vinegar

1 cup homemade yogurt

3 eggs, separated, whites beaten until stiff

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Combine all ingredients except egg whites in food processor or blender, mix

well.

3. Fold in egg whites.

4. Pour batter (yes, it will be pourable) into greased 8x4 loaf pan (I use

Pyrex).

5. Bake for 45 min. until golden on top.

6. Serve slices toasted and buttered, smells like french toast!

I make a variation of this:

http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-breakfast/zucchini-and-almond-fritters/

Ingredients

3 or 4 zucchini

1/3 - 1/2 cup pumpkin, grated

1 clove garlic, crushed

zest of a lemon

1 egg

2-3 tablespoons almond flour

salt

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini into a small bowl.

2. Add the grated pumpkin, the crushed garlic, and the lemon zest.

3. Add salt and put aside for about 20 minutes to allow the salt to draw liquid

out of the zucchini.

4. Drain as much liquid off as you can. Add the beaten egg and the nut flour and

combine well.

5. Drop spoonful lots into a little oil on a moderately heated pan turning once.

6. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.

Hope that helps

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - Jan 2008

>

> Hi,

>

> I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol levels. I am

not currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings per week, I eat

eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that there might be some

side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I thought it would be better to

decrease on their consumption. This causes another problem - what to eat for

breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that is different from scrambled eggs

or an omlette? Any suggestions other than smoothies, sandwiches, and banana

pancakes. I already have these some mornings.

>

> Thanks a lot!

> Lilia

>

[Guest guest]

You can always use egg whites to yolks in a 2:1 ratio. The cholesterol is in the yolk.Thanks for the recipes, too, Misty!--

 

Hi,

I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol levels. I am not currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings per week, I eat eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that there might be some side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I thought it would be better to decrease on their consumption. This causes another problem - what to eat for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that is different from scrambled eggs or an omlette? Any suggestions other than smoothies, sandwiches, and banana pancakes. I already have these some mornings.

Thanks a lot!

Lilia

[Guest guest]

> You can always use egg whites to yolks in a 2:1 ratio. The cholesterol > is in the yolk.>> Thanks for the recipes, too, Misty!>> -->> >>>>>>> Hi,>>>> I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterol >> levels. I am not currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings per>> week, I eat eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that >> there> might be some side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I thought it>> would be better to decrease on their consumption. This causes another>> problem - what to eat for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that >> is> different from scrambled eggs or an omlette? Any suggestions other than>> smoothies, sandwiches, and banana pancakes. I already have these some>> mornings.>>>> Thanks a lot!>> LiliaWhere I'd be curious to know where you read that.I unapologetically eat tons of eggs and love them, so I pay attention to that kind of thing. As far as I know, contrary to popular opinion, there's never been a decent study that's uncovered a dietary link  between consuming eggs and having high blood cholesterol. (And what kind of cholesterol? The body does needs cholesterol, and lowering total cholesterol can wreak havoc rather than do good.) Nor a link between other various high- or saturated-fat foods and blood cholesterol levels. The whole high cholesterol thing -- and doctors insisting people take drugs to lower it -- drives me crazy. It's based on false science. Eggs are a wonderful and nutritious food. For most people with Crohn's or colitis eggs are one of the best and most easily digestible sources of protein, and protein is something we who have such diseases need quite a bit of. If you quit eating eggs for breakfast you're undoubtedly going to start eating too many carbs. Enjoy your eggs. And throw in some meat as well! :-)  (Personally, I eat a lot of bacon, but I'm advanced on the diet and can do that; homemade sausage is a good alternative.) Google "cholesterol myth" and see what you find. Even better, try searching those words at the website of the Weston A. Price Foundation ( http://www.westonaprice.org )-- a wonderful source for all kinds of good dietary and health information. nA funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of  a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com  

[Guest guest]

n, I read about cholesterol in eggs in a book not directly related to

eating habits. This is why my question might have sounded uneducated enough. Snd

this is why I am asking it - to see what others' experience with eating eggs is.

I do not have inherited high cholestrol levels. I have not checked mine, but

feel pretty well after eating eggs.

I eat a lot of carbs some mornings and since I am in my 5th month of the diet, I

eat some nut flour products that I make. So, Misty, thank you so much for the

recipes. I will definitely use them.

Thank you all for the comments. They made me relax a little bit. I was afraid I

should discard my lovely eggs:)

> >

> >>

> >>

> >> Hi,

> >>

> >> I just read that eating a lot of eggs is bad for the cholesterollevels.

> >> I am not currently having a boost in that, but three or four mornings

> >> per

> >> week, I eat eggs for breakfast as the BTVC suggests. Since I read that

> >> there> might be some side effects of eating eggs later on in life, I

> >> thought it

> >> would be better to decrease on their consumption. This causes another

> >> problem - what to eat for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast that

> >> is> different from scrambled eggs or an omlette? Any suggestions other

> >> than

> >> smoothies, sandwiches, and banana pancakes. I already have these some

> >> mornings.

> >>

> >> Thanks a lot!

> >> Lilia

>

>

> Where I'd be curious to know where you read that.

>

> I unapologetically eat tons of eggs and love them, so I pay attention to

> that kind of thing. As far as I know, contrary to popular opinion, there's

> never been a decent study that's uncovered a dietary link between

> consuming eggs and having high blood cholesterol. (And what kind of

> cholesterol? The body does needs cholesterol, and lowering total

> cholesterol can wreak havoc rather than do good.) Nor a link between other

> various high- or saturated-fat foods and blood cholesterol levels. The

> whole high cholesterol thing -- and doctors insisting people take drugs to

> lower it -- drives me crazy. It's based on false science.

>

> Eggs are a wonderful and nutritious food. For most people with Crohn's or

> colitis eggs are one of the best and most easily digestible sources of

> protein, and protein is something we who have such diseases need quite a

> bit of. If you quit eating eggs for breakfast you're undoubtedly going to

> start eating too many carbs. Enjoy your eggs. And throw in some meat as

> well! :-) (Personally, I eat a lot of bacon, but I'm advanced on the diet

> and can do that; homemade sausage is a good alternative.)

>

> Google " cholesterol myth " and see what you find. Even better, try

> searching those words at the website of the Weston A. Price Foundation (

> http://www.westonaprice.org )-- a wonderful source for all kinds of good

> dietary and health information.

>

> n

>

>

>

> A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping

> (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the

> 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til

> www.wordpowerpublishing.com

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for the comments. They made me relax a little bit. I was afraid I should discard my lovely eggs:)Here's a good blog post about cholesterol: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cholesterol/ Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Prednisone 10 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

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At 06:55 AM 8/11/2010, you wrote:

This is why my question might

have sounded uneducated enough. Snd this is why I am asking it - to see

what others' experience with eating eggs is.

I've been eating eggs regularly the whole time I've been on SCD.

The only time my cholesterol went high was just a little less than three

years ago when I became symptomatic with uterine cancer.

Cholesterol is a necessary substance, not The Evil it has been made out

to be. (Anything over limits can be of concern but there's evidence that

it's high carbs, not healthy fats that send cholesterol up.)

My belief is that when my cholesterol went up, it was, indeed a sign of

something wrong, but it wasn't the fats I was eating. It was my body

trying to deal with the cancer.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

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