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Originally Posted by Alex
Where the heck do you get 266 grams of fat? That's more than half a pound.
2 eggs - 8.5 g.
2 slices of bacon - 4.5 g.
1 slice of bread - 1 g (let's say Roman Mean Whole Wheat)
Butter (1 tsp) - 11 g (some Land O Lakes)
1 cup skim milk - 0.15 g
That's 25 grams of fat. Not 266. You give 457mg of cholestorol but the correct number is about 80 miligrams less than you gave, plus the fact that dietary cholestorol for healthy people is not really a contributor to heart disease and eggs are considered a healthy food despite their high content.
So, I'd say your comparison is off. Plus the nutritional benefits in vitamins, mineral, and learning not to eat out of boxes also weight in. |
Yes, There is more to it than what I posted, like vitamins and such. And as Lashbear pointed out there are ways (and I use them) to cut back fat, calories, and Cholesterol. Not to mention that while I was in the kitchen I wrote down something seriously wrong. I guess I should double check things before posting them (but I knew you'd catch it for me Alex!). I wrote down 250g fat for the butter! I have no idea where I got that!! Sorry! I get 27 grams of fat on my products. Also, I used white bread for this as that is what most people choose (though I like whole weat with nuts better).
But the rest of my numbers are correct on my products. The eggs are large, so the fat and cholesterol is slightly different, and the bacon is thick cut, so each is more meat. For cholesterol I get 15mg from 2 slices of bacon, 430mg from two large eggs, 7mg from the butter, and 5mg from the milk. My buggest surprise is from fat-free or low fat products. I thought fat free had no cholestreol, and low fat can still have a healthy dose.
My wife is diabetic with high blood preasure and high cholesterol, and my cholesterol has run high. Yes, if the healthy people don't have to worry about it- great. I'm not here trying to scare people (though saying 12 grams of butter contains 250 grams of fat might do it!). But how many people don't get their blood checked regularly, and would it hurt them to watch what they eat?
Also, there is more to eggs than the numbers. From what I have heard, the lecithin (a lipoprotien with emulsifying properties) in the yokes helps the body rid itself of the cholesterol by bonding to it. I don't know if that is true, but I also don't belive we know everything that goes on in the body.
But moderation is the key. I eat bacon and eggs about twice a week, and cereal 2-3 times a week. I also have begals and low fat cream cheese sometimes.
The biggest problem with most cereal is that it is empty calories. Yes they toss in a little bit of synthetic vitamins to make people feel a little better, but if you are choosing the kind like Froot Loops it's no better than eating cookies for breakfast. But if you choose high fiber types like Raisin Bran or Shredded Wheat (my to faves!) you at least get the 12 to 14 grams of fiber for a two cup serving. However a one cup serving and piece of fruit is still the best choice.
And like it or not, we are a busy society. Packaged food is here to stay. They even package the fruits and vegitables. If someone is prone to not preparing a meal, then it's more about which box to choose.