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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 278 |
does the yolk have any nutritional value?     | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 48 |
I can't remember all the details, but you should always include some yolk into your egg meals. The yolk is about 35% protein, and contains the amino acid alanine along with a decent amount of lecithin, which the egg white does not. It is also a source of "good" fats. I usually go for one yolk to every 3 whites. This is a much better amino acid profile than whites only. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 407 |
The yolk is about 5g fat/3g protein for a normal large egg. The white is no fat, 3.5g protein for large eggs. The whole thing is about 6.5g protein, 5g fat, 1g carbs, and as a whole, probably has the best amino acid profile in nature [I think it does, anyway], and a good combination of fats. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1103 |
Yes!?!?!?! of course. the answer above mine is correct, the amino acid profile is complete with the addition of the yolk. egg whites soley are not a fantastic source of protein, regardless of how many muscle mags you have read. ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 20 |
Hey Johnny, Cool post. I also do a 3 to 1 ratio. 2 Whole eggs, with 4 extra egg whites. Helps keep some flavor in my denver omlets :^) | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 87 |
Actually most of the good stuff is in the yolk, vitamins etc. When people get rid of the yolk the are trying to get rid of the fat content. Although they miss out because of this as nature intended the egg to have both parts for proper absorbtion and utilistion. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 365 |
I agree wholeheartedly with everyone. Many people throw the yolk away because of the cholesterol and fat content but that's a mistake in my opinion. The yolk contains high amounts of lecithin, a fat emulsifier, which helps to properly break down fats for utilization. Also, the cholesterols found the yolk are nearly perfect substrates for production of necessary hormones in our bodies. These cholesterols DO NOT cause arteriosclerosis in the human body. Anyone wanting to take care of their arteries should get rid of margarine, junk food sugars, trans-fatty acid cooking oils and other things like nutrasweet and excessive medications. Fats and cholesterols have been unjustly raked over the coals in this country. |
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posted January 13, 2001 05:19 PM