Why only eat Egg whites?

[JoNeS]

I thought most of the protein was in the yolk? Whats the deal with body-builders only eating the whites? thx

 

[JamesK]

All the fat is the yolk... the whites is where the protein is at. you dont want that fat.

 

[OXANDRIN]

eggs are a great source of protein....... egg whites are fat free and the yolks aren't....thats why people eat them. but eating whole eggs isn't as bad as people once thought.

 

[JoNeS]

^

 

[Avo]

I stopped buying eggs in a shell months ago. Now i get the ones in cartons. All the fat has already been taken out of 'em so its only egg whites. Is there a difference between this product and regular eggs with a shell?

 

[MR.DUMBELL]

i love eggs

 

[JamesK]

How do you cook your eggs? Like egg whites only, do you like fry it or scramble it up? Also, how much does it matter with the amount of butter you use on the pan...?

 

[jenscats5]

I like to make an egg white omelet daily. Get a frying pan & heat it then spray liberally with cooking spray. Pour in the egg whites & let set then lift up the edges & pour the uncooked whites underneath by tipping the pan.

You can cover with a lid to get the center cooked more then top with cheese, salsa, veggies etc. I always make them the night before & leave them undercooked a little cuz I reheat in the microwave.

Also just scrambled is good too!!

 

[JamesK]

Sounds really good. Thanks. I heard a lot of people using salsa... What salsa are you using with eggs?

 

[jenscats5]

Well, I make my own homemade salsa, but you can use any kind you like. I would try to find one that's as "natural" as possible with little to no chemicals & stuff.

Another thing about the yolk tho is that in addition to saturated fat it also has some of the healthy fats.

Per fitday.com 1 large egg yolk has 61 cals, 3g protein, 5g fat -- 2 sat, 1 poly & 2 mono.