Why Eat Egg Whites ??? [Archive] - HealthBoards Message Boards

nkok_nito

01-18-2005, 11:49 PM

what is so important about eating egg whites ,, are they high in protein or just a good source of nutrition ????

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Lnjsph

01-19-2005, 06:33 AM

Well eggs in general are a good source of nutrition. However, the yolk is high in fat so most bodybuilders will eat probably 1 yolk for every 4-5 eggs. A little more than half the protein is actually in the egg white. Basically eating egg whites will give you a lot of protein and no fat.

nkok_nito

01-19-2005, 09:58 AM

how many grams of protein do egg whites have

bozo69

01-19-2005, 11:36 AM

how many grams of protein do egg whites have
I believe on jumbo eggs its about anywhere from 4-6 grams

nkok_nito

01-19-2005, 07:57 PM

hey thanks bozo :wave:

fawn512

01-20-2005, 01:20 AM

Is it okay to drink raw egg whiteS? I read that its bad to eat them raw since they contain salmonella

ChappyBoy

01-20-2005, 11:38 AM

Raw eggs- bad = salmonella, listeria,etc

Naxis

01-20-2005, 01:25 PM

And raw eggs inhibit the ability to absorb biotin. It's much better to cook them. And much less nasty. :)

fawn512

01-21-2005, 12:57 AM

then how come bodybuilders "drink" egg whites....especially in movies

Naxis

01-21-2005, 12:59 AM

because it's a movie. They want to show how "hardcore" they are. Not to mention generally antiquated. Rocky was a long time ago. :)

nkok_nito

01-22-2005, 08:31 PM

hey thanks alot naxis