Eggs fried in olive oil, too fatty on a cut?

[ColtsForTheWin]

I'm talking about whole, uncaged eggs. From what I've heard, they're good but they have too much fat. Is this true?

[HeebieJeebies]

So that you dont have to wonder anymore.
www.nutritiondata.com

But 'tis true yolks have significant amount of fat. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

[heyzeus909]

Eggs are beneficial for building muscle and/or fat loss. For what it's worth, I also fry mine in a minimal amount of olive oil.

[ceilos456]

Eggs are beneficial for building muscle and/or fat loss. For what it's worth, I also fry mine in a minimal amount of olive oil.

wat do u cinsider minimal?

[nath123]

I use pam

[ceilos456]

i also use pam, im on 5 weeks of egg whites for breakfast, it gets easier every day though!

[heyzeus909]

wat do u cinsider minimal?

I usually cook two eggs at a time. I probably use ~ 1/2TB of olive oil. I take a paper towel and spread the oil around.


PAM is just canola oil with other crap in it.

[Mango]

Uh, didn't anybody notice that you shouldn't be "frying" anything in olive oil?? It isn't the best oil to use when cooking at temperatures as high as that.

Fyi, I use my evoo in tsp portions, and I find that it goes a long way. 1 egg, some egg whites, and 1 tsp of olive oil is around 10 grams of fat. Not bad. But yeah, don't fry in olive oil.

[US_Ranger]

PAM was invented for a reason.

[stealth_swimmer]

I usually cook two eggs at a time. I probably use ~ 1/2TB of olive oil. I take a paper towel and spread the oil around.


PAM is just canola oil with other crap in it.

x2

[stealth_swimmer]

PAM was invented for a reason.

yeah, cus it's easy to use...

[heyzeus909]

Uh, didn't anybody notice that you shouldn't be "frying" anything in olive oil?? It isn't the best oil to use when cooking at temperatures as high as that.

"Uh" yourself. Olive oil is fine to use for frying up an egg:


"The best cooking temperature for frying in olive oil is about 355F."
http://spanishfood.about.com/od/cook...psoliveoil.htm

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"Olive oil has a high smoke point, 410 degrees F, and doesn't degrade as quickly as many other oils do with repeated high heating."


Olive Oil Myth: Olive oil loses its benefits when heated

The Facts: Excessively heating olive oil will evaporate the alcohols and esters which make up its delicate taste and fragrance. Heating olive oil will not change its health aspects, only the flavor. Use a cheaper olive oil which doesn't have much flavor to begin with if you want to fry with it, add a more flavorful olive oil after cooking or at the table.
http://www.oliveoilsource.com/cooking_olive_oil.htm

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"Frying with canola oil releases more toxic fumes into the air than frying with olive oil, according to a new study conducted at the University of Dayton Research Institute. And frying at temperatures higher than 350 F, a common practice in American kitchens, releases higher levels of toxins --significantly higher levels from canola oil --than frying at the recommended 350 degrees."

""And olive oil is actually healthier than canola and other oils." The researchers theorize that the inherent antioxidant qualities of olives oils may have prevented fatty acids from breaking down and releasing toxins as quickly as canola oil."
http://www.udri.udayton.edu/NR/exere...CFEE5D2127.htm

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"Olive oil is ideal for pan-frying because it is the only cooking oil that preserves the actual taste of the food as it is fried. If not overheated, olive oil maintains is structural and nutritional components better than other oils."

"The olive oil grade "olive oil," is excellent for deep-frying because it has a higher smoke point (410?F) than virgin or extra virgin oils. Olive oil does not penetrate food during the cooking process as readily as some other types of oils, which results in a lower fat content in the finished dish."

"A temperature between 350?F and 375?F is an ideal range for deep-frying. The olive oil grade "olive oil" has a smoke point of 410?F, so it is an excellent choice for deep-frying (extra virgin and virgin olive oils have a lower smoke point than olive oil because they are unrefined)."
http://www.hormel.com/templates/know...emid=40&id=188

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And you can check here to see that olive oil has a higher smoke point than Canola oil (which is the main ingredient in PAM).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_point


But, I understand if someone still wants to use the PAM spray because it's easier. No point in wearing yourself out by using a dollup of olive oil and spreading it around with a paper towel. How would you have any energy for working out if you did that?

[leblanc]

You can buy an extra virgin olive oil version of Pam.

[ImPumpingIron]

If your so worried about the fat content...just boil up your eggs and the problem is solved.

[somaro]

Yolks are very nutrient rich and you shouldn't avoid them completely. But if you're cutting, it's advisable that you keep an eye on its caloric content as it contains fat. A good guideline would be a yolk for every 4 egg whites or so. Another piece of advice would be to get Omega-3 eggs, and use the yolks of those, while using the egg whites of the regular kind or egg substitute.

[xshinx]

Don't worry about whole eggs, they are good for anyone's diet plan. I used to have 6-7 egg whites with 2-4 whole eggs in the morning. I can't do that anymore since the eggs are too pricey in my block Right now, I am using ON 100% Chocolate flavor egg protein and it tastes great with milk. The best part about this product is that it does not taste like egg at all and it gives me 22 grams of protein per scoop. It's the equivalent of 7 large egg whites.

If you do not want to fry your eggs with oil then consider buying some smart balance regular butter. It contains less fat per tablespoon then olive oil and it melts quickly into any heating pan. I used to make my fried eggs that way and make sure the pan is hot enough just before placing the eggs so it does not stick into the pans. You could just easily make scramble eggs with just Smart Balance regular butter and they also have the Smart Balance Butter Lite that contains Flaxseed oil for guys with lower fat diets. Just be prepare to fart a lot with the ridiculous smell since eggs will do that for you.