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they have a horrid volume to nutrition ratio.0
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FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »So I know there will be ranting about salmonella (even though the odds of getting it from an egg have dropped to almost zero these days) but I used to throw a couple of them raw into a fruit smoothie. It actually can sort of improve the texture and there is absolutely no taste.
I could see it grossing someone out in concept, but if it doesn't bug you, they really are great that way.
@FoCoAlphaNerd I agree. I've been adding raw eggs to smoothies and protein shakes for years and never had a problem. It makes them so much creamier.
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AgentOrangeJuice wrote: »A one that isn't cold, is hardly a one at all. Eggs without yolk, but what do you dip your toast in?
Double deuce for the Strong Bad reference!
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cwolfman13 wrote: »minniemickey wrote: »Hi, so I've been trying to follow Jamie Easons live fit trainer program and the diet calls for 5 egg white in morning and at night, I usually eat 2 egg white omlette and tat itself I gulp. I'm not sure how to manage 5 egg whites twice a day. How do you all eat your egg whites. Any ideas?
I eat the whole egg and to add volume and additional protein without the calorie hit, I add egg whites from a carton. Basically I have 2 whole eggs every morning and I poor in the equivalent of two eggs from my egg white carton...
This is almost exactly what I do. It's not wasteful because the yolks are sold off separately for baking purposes or other uses.
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christinev297 wrote: »FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »So I know there will be ranting about salmonella (even though the odds of getting it from an egg have dropped to almost zero these days) but I used to throw a couple of them raw into a fruit smoothie. It actually can sort of improve the texture and there is absolutely no taste.
I could see it grossing someone out in concept, but if it doesn't bug you, they really are great that way.
@FoCoAlphaNerd I agree. I've been adding raw eggs to smoothies and protein shakes for years and never had a problem. It makes them so much creamier.
Well, for the rants about salmonella, it's easy to home pasteurize eggs, so that's not even an issue anymore.0 -
roxielu0422 wrote: »Egg yolks have cholesterol, and some people, like me, don't like the taste of them. I boil eggs and eat just the whites.
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I hard boil my eggs and eat them as snacks (maybe one yolk here and there) and then I also add my egg whites to salads and wraps.0
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I do this too for omelets. I'll add a bit of carton egg white if frying or scrambling too. BUt I'm not going to down 10 egg whites a day, just.... no lol.cwolfman13 wrote: »minniemickey wrote: »Hi, so I've been trying to follow Jamie Easons live fit trainer program and the diet calls for 5 egg white in morning and at night, I usually eat 2 egg white omlette and tat itself I gulp. I'm not sure how to manage 5 egg whites twice a day. How do you all eat your egg whites. Any ideas?
I eat the whole egg and to add volume and additional protein without the calorie hit, I add egg whites from a carton. Basically I have 2 whole eggs every morning and I poor in the equivalent of two eggs from my egg white carton...
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Yeah... try to follow another program.0
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I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Egg whites are an excellent way to add more protein without adding fat. Simple.
I'm not following any one particular plan but I do use the liquid egg whites from a carton to add more protein to my diet, without adding more fat, and its in a way where I can easily add it to a smoothie.
Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I don't like to eat a lot of meat, I don't like to eat cooked eggs most of the time. It can be difficult for me to get enough protein, and I'm trying to limit saturated fats to a certain amount. Egg yolks would destroy that goal. I don't separate yolks from full eggs so I'm not wasting a darn thing. I have done that in the past, and my dogs enjoyed the yolk very much. Egg whites are an easy to obtain protein with very little of anything else in them. I'd hide the protein in my mid-morning pumpkin oatmeal smoothie.
If thats all you need to get more of, protein, in your diet with all other macros but protein being met from other sources, and you enjoy all those other sources and could give a crap about a yolk, then there is no reason to not simply have egg whites.-1 -
Then goes on to tell everyone that animal sources of fat are bad and only good enough for their dog when the question was about protein. I'm sure that is exactly what the OP wanted to hear. Lol, I love this place, it's fun.successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Egg whites are an excellent way to add more protein without adding fat. Simple.
I'm not following any one particular plan but I do use the liquid egg whites from a carton to add more protein to my diet, without adding more fat, and its in a way where I can easily add it to a smoothie.
Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I don't like to eat a lot of meat, I don't like to eat cooked eggs most of the time. It can be difficult for me to get enough protein, and I'm trying to limit saturated fats to a certain amount. Egg yolks would destroy that goal. I don't separate yolks from full eggs so I'm not wasting a darn thing. I have done that in the past, and my dogs enjoyed the yolk very much. Egg whites are an easy to obtain protein with very little of anything else in them. I'd hide the protein in my mid-morning pumpkin oatmeal smoothie.
If thats all you need to get more of, protein, in your diet with all other macros but protein being met from other sources, and you enjoy all those other sources and could give a crap about a yolk, then there is no reason to not simply have egg whites.
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neanderthin wrote: »
Then goes on to tell everyone that animal sources of fat are bad and only good enough for their dog when the question was about protein. I'm sure that is exactly what the OP wanted to hear. Lol, I love this place, it's fun.successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Egg whites are an excellent way to add more protein without adding fat. Simple.
I'm not following any one particular plan but I do use the liquid egg whites from a carton to add more protein to my diet, without adding more fat, and its in a way where I can easily add it to a smoothie.
Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I don't like to eat a lot of meat, I don't like to eat cooked eggs most of the time. It can be difficult for me to get enough protein, and I'm trying to limit saturated fats to a certain amount. Egg yolks would destroy that goal. I don't separate yolks from full eggs so I'm not wasting a darn thing. I have done that in the past, and my dogs enjoyed the yolk very much. Egg whites are an easy to obtain protein with very little of anything else in them. I'd hide the protein in my mid-morning pumpkin oatmeal smoothie.
If thats all you need to get more of, protein, in your diet with all other macros but protein being met from other sources, and you enjoy all those other sources and could give a crap about a yolk, then there is no reason to not simply have egg whites.
Where, exactly, did I say animal sources are bad? I said I don't LIKE them, not that they are bad.
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successgal1 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »
Then goes on to tell everyone that animal sources of fat are bad and only good enough for their dog when the question was about protein. I'm sure that is exactly what the OP wanted to hear. Lol, I love this place, it's fun.successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Egg whites are an excellent way to add more protein without adding fat. Simple.
I'm not following any one particular plan but I do use the liquid egg whites from a carton to add more protein to my diet, without adding more fat, and its in a way where I can easily add it to a smoothie.
Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I don't like to eat a lot of meat, I don't like to eat cooked eggs most of the time. It can be difficult for me to get enough protein, and I'm trying to limit saturated fats to a certain amount. Egg yolks would destroy that goal. I don't separate yolks from full eggs so I'm not wasting a darn thing. I have done that in the past, and my dogs enjoyed the yolk very much. Egg whites are an easy to obtain protein with very little of anything else in them. I'd hide the protein in my mid-morning pumpkin oatmeal smoothie.
If thats all you need to get more of, protein, in your diet with all other macros but protein being met from other sources, and you enjoy all those other sources and could give a crap about a yolk, then there is no reason to not simply have egg whites.
Where, exactly, did I say animal sources are bad? I said I don't LIKE them, not that they are bad.
Of course you love animal fat aka saturated fat and the dreaded cholesterol, but you rather have nuts and coconuts, well you convince me, my mistake.Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
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roxielu0422 wrote: »Egg yolks have cholesterol, and some people, like me, don't like the taste of them. I boil eggs and eat just the whites.
I do the same thing! I cant stand the taste of a hard boiled egg yolks! Yucky yuck. When I make scrambled eggs I use 5 egg whites and just 1 yolk.0 -
neanderthin wrote: »successgal1 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »
Then goes on to tell everyone that animal sources of fat are bad and only good enough for their dog when the question was about protein. I'm sure that is exactly what the OP wanted to hear. Lol, I love this place, it's fun.successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Egg whites are an excellent way to add more protein without adding fat. Simple.
I'm not following any one particular plan but I do use the liquid egg whites from a carton to add more protein to my diet, without adding more fat, and its in a way where I can easily add it to a smoothie.
Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I don't like to eat a lot of meat, I don't like to eat cooked eggs most of the time. It can be difficult for me to get enough protein, and I'm trying to limit saturated fats to a certain amount. Egg yolks would destroy that goal. I don't separate yolks from full eggs so I'm not wasting a darn thing. I have done that in the past, and my dogs enjoyed the yolk very much. Egg whites are an easy to obtain protein with very little of anything else in them. I'd hide the protein in my mid-morning pumpkin oatmeal smoothie.
If thats all you need to get more of, protein, in your diet with all other macros but protein being met from other sources, and you enjoy all those other sources and could give a crap about a yolk, then there is no reason to not simply have egg whites.
Where, exactly, did I say animal sources are bad? I said I don't LIKE them, not that they are bad.
Of course you love animal fat aka saturated fat and the dreaded cholesterol, but you rather have nuts and coconuts, well you convince me, my mistake.Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I said nothing about cholesterol. My doctor wants me to stay low on saturated fats, and for TASTE I prefer nuts or coconut oil over egg yolks and meat. This is the personal preference of my palate, and you are living in a fantasy world if you think otherwise.-1 -
successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Because OP could have simple asked 'Hey I need some ideas to jazz up egg whites'. Or done a search for one of the hundreds of threads already discussing egg white recipes. But she said she's on a plan that has her eating 10 (TEN!) egg whites in a day and she's not sure how she's going to 'manage' that. SO DON'T! Find a plan with more palatable options.0 -
I love egg whites, one wedge of laughing cow cheese (pepperjack jack is my favorite), a dash of salt, pepper, and onion powder. Microwave for 2 minutes, chop it up, and plop into 1/2 a pita pocket. Super quick breakfast sandwich.0
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successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Because OP could have simple asked 'Hey I need some ideas to jazz up egg whites'. Or done a search for one of the hundreds of threads already discussing egg white recipes. But she said she's on a plan that has her eating 10 (TEN!) egg whites in a day and she's not sure how she's going to 'manage' that. SO DON'T! Find a plan with more palatable options.
Hey! That's really helpful to the OP! Yup, telling the OP that they need better writing skills is certainly the way to go. She asked how to get more egg whites, she didn't ask to switch her diet plan.
As bad as the person telling me that the more palatable choices I chose, is wrong.
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This. Yolks > whites.jennifershoo wrote: »What's wrong with the yolk?
Also eating 10 egg whites a day is stupid. Sorry, but the plan you are considering, just based on this info alone, is super stupid.
Telling her that the plan she is considering is " super stupid' is not constructive feedback! I eat about 8-10 egg white a day and choose to get my fat sources not only from the yolks at times but also from other means - avocado, olive oil, nuts, ect. If she is on a particular plan that limits her fats, then 5 grams of fat per egg yolk is probably not the best way to get it everyday. Instead of just tearing down her plan, give her some feedback that is helpful!0 -
successgal1 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »successgal1 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »
Then goes on to tell everyone that animal sources of fat are bad and only good enough for their dog when the question was about protein. I'm sure that is exactly what the OP wanted to hear. Lol, I love this place, it's fun.successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Egg whites are an excellent way to add more protein without adding fat. Simple.
I'm not following any one particular plan but I do use the liquid egg whites from a carton to add more protein to my diet, without adding more fat, and its in a way where I can easily add it to a smoothie.
Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I don't like to eat a lot of meat, I don't like to eat cooked eggs most of the time. It can be difficult for me to get enough protein, and I'm trying to limit saturated fats to a certain amount. Egg yolks would destroy that goal. I don't separate yolks from full eggs so I'm not wasting a darn thing. I have done that in the past, and my dogs enjoyed the yolk very much. Egg whites are an easy to obtain protein with very little of anything else in them. I'd hide the protein in my mid-morning pumpkin oatmeal smoothie.
If thats all you need to get more of, protein, in your diet with all other macros but protein being met from other sources, and you enjoy all those other sources and could give a crap about a yolk, then there is no reason to not simply have egg whites.
Where, exactly, did I say animal sources are bad? I said I don't LIKE them, not that they are bad.
Of course you love animal fat aka saturated fat and the dreaded cholesterol, but you rather have nuts and coconuts, well you convince me, my mistake.Yes fat is something I'm watching. I'd rather get my fat from nuts or coconut oil, thanks for asking.
I said nothing about cholesterol. My doctor wants me to stay low on saturated fats, and for TASTE I prefer nuts or coconut oil over egg yolks and meat. This is the personal preference of my palate, and you are living in a fantasy world if you think otherwise.
You said nothing about anything.
Your post had a general whining about being off topic (which was off topic), then some irrelevant content about nothing in particular that made any sense.-1 -
successgal1 wrote: »I wonder why people can't just answer a question without trying to psychoanalyze the OP or provide their useless observations for what works for them, as you know, the OP is not them.
Because OP could have simple asked 'Hey I need some ideas to jazz up egg whites'. Or done a search for one of the hundreds of threads already discussing egg white recipes. But she said she's on a plan that has her eating 10 (TEN!) egg whites in a day and she's not sure how she's going to 'manage' that. SO DON'T! Find a plan with more palatable options.
A search?
This is the internet, no one SEARCHES for anything! What do you think this is, a library?0 -
This. Yolks > whites.jennifershoo wrote: »What's wrong with the yolk?
Also eating 10 egg whites a day is stupid. Sorry, but the plan you are considering, just based on this info alone, is super stupid.
Telling her that the plan she is considering is " super stupid' is not constructive feedback! I eat about 8-10 egg white a day and choose to get my fat sources not only from the yolks at times but also from other means - avocado, olive oil, nuts, ect. If she is on a particular plan that limits her fats, then 5 grams of fat per egg yolk is probably not the best way to get it everyday. Instead of just tearing down her plan, give her some feedback that is helpful!
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I like to do scrambles, throw in some veggies and garlic, whatever else you like. Also: HOT SAUCE
When you buy the cartons of egg whites, they're pasteurized, so you can just add them straight (uncooked) to your protein shake or a smoothie - which might make it easier to stomach that many egg whites every day, rather than having to actually taste and chew all of it.
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I usually throw in potatoes. If I want veggies, I'll have them on the side: spinach, tomatoes....0
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I love eggs. I love all the egg. That said I have egg whites with cheese in the morning because of macros the rest of the day. Pepper. Salsa. Also good on those.0
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Why would you just eat the egg whites.....
Eggs contain many vitamins and minerals that are essential parts of a healthy and balanced diet. Below is a list of nutrients that can be found in eggs, along with a brief summary of what they are useful for:
Vitamin A: maintains the skin, immune system and normal vision.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): aids energy metabolism, red blood cells, vision and the nervous system.
Vitamin B12: aids energy metabolism, red blood cells, the immune system and the nervous system.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): aids energy metabolism and mental functioning.
Vitamin
keeps bones and teeth healthy and aids absorption of calcium.
Vitamin E: keeps the reproductive system, nervous system and muscles healthy.
Biotin: aids energy metabolism, maintains skin, hair and the immune system.
Choline: aids fat metabolism and liver function.
Folic Acid: aids blood formation and tissue growth during pregnancy.
Iodine: aids thyroid gland function, maintains the skin and nervous system.
Iron: assists red blood production and the transportation of oxygen throughout the body.
Lutein and zeaxanthin: maintain normal vision and protect from age-related eye disease.
Phosphorus: maintains bones and teeth and aids energy metabolism.
Protein: needed for building and maintaining muscle, organs, skin and tissue, and producing antibodies, enzymes and hormones.
Selenium: protects cells from oxidative damage, maintains the immune system and aids thyroid gland function.
Eggs are considered to be one of the best sources of protein available. One medium-sized egg weighing 44 g typically contains 5.53 g of protein. Nutritionists often use eggs as a point of comparison when assessing whether another food is a good source of protein or not. Around 12.6% of the edible portion of an egg is protein.
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Egg whites are a source of protein with very low calories, if you hate egg whites then you can probably substitute them with other sources of low calorie to protein ratio foods like a protein powder, canned tuna in water, etc.
I prefer the taste of egg whites to protein powder and I actually like that I get to eat a big volume for so little calories so I eat egg whites on a daily basis. I usually just microwave half a carton of egg whites (which according to the label is about 8 egg whites) with whatever I have that day that I would usually put in an omelet (spinach, pico de gallo, turkey sausage etc). If I have nothing to fancy it up, I just eat my microwaved egg whites with something salty like soy sauce or a salted whole duck egg (yum). I eat the egg whites though because I enjoy it more than other sources of almost pure protein. If i liked protein power more, I would just do that as the egg whites are comparatively pricey.0 -
I add spinach or mushrooms or broccoli.
I also eat them with apple chicken sausage! Yum0 -
I third the suggestion to mix the eggs up with veggies in an omelet.
But yuck for me.
There are equivalents for sure, like whey protein powder.0
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