What to do with the yolks
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I eat the whole egg......Simply
them........
Love my fried egg sanga.........0 -
Intrigued me with a term I wasn't familiar with. Thanks -- I learned a new word today! :laugh:Love my fried egg sanga.........0 -
I do give eggs to my dog but no more than once a week. Makes her coat super shiny.
You can make an egg facial mask...tightens the skin. Also egg "shampoo" which makes YOUR hair super shiny. Just whip them with a little water and massage into wet hair. Leave for 3-5 minutes while you shower, then shampoo as normal. Great for adding body to fine hair or helping with dry, damaged hair.
I would avoid rinsing with hot water though... you end up with scrambled eggs in your hair!0 -
Key lime pie. Yeah, I know that doesn't help!0
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I eat them! Yum yum!0
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Yep, eat them. The amino acids in the egg yolk are a vital source of nutrition, and unless consumed in extreme quantities, the fat content is negligible.0
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I am actually rather disturbed by the idea of anyone throwing egg yolks down the sink. You do realise we have become disgustingly spoiled as a species? I mean. Throwing away food because it has too many calories in? When there are people starving all over the world?
I don't want to get all soap boxy, but that's pretty disgusting.0 -
The yolk is the most nutritious part of the egg. Egg whites are mostly useless, nutritionally speaking. Eat the whole egg.0
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I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.0 -
I am actually rather disturbed by the idea of anyone throwing egg yolks down the sink. You do realise we have become disgustingly spoiled as a species? I mean. Throwing away food because it has too many calories in? When there are people starving all over the world?
I don't want to get all soap boxy, but that's pretty disgusting.
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I am actually rather disturbed by the idea of anyone throwing egg yolks down the sink. You do realise we have become disgustingly spoiled as a species? I mean. Throwing away food because it has too many calories in? When there are people starving all over the world?
I don't want to get all soap boxy, but that's pretty disgusting.
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Heck, I even use the shells! If you make homemade stock just add a few to get a boost of calcium. Just be sure to add a dash of something acidic like vinegar or lemon juice to draw the minerals out of both the egg shells and any bones you may be using.
EGGGACTLY!!! :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Eat them! No part of the egg is bad for you.
...well okay maybe the shell.
Even the egg shell is good for you.
How to Make Calcium using Egg Shells
By Bee Wilder
Eggshells present healthy, balanced calcium due to trace amounts of other minerals contained in it. Eggshell calcium is probably the best natural source of calcium, and it is easier for your body to digest and absorb. Dutch researchers have reported recently a highly positive effect of eggshell calcium (with added magnesium and vitamin D) on bone mineral density in a scientific study (double blind, placebo-controlled). Laboratory test and measures of bone density were carefully made in these studies. The eggshell supplemented group had measurable increases in bone density in their hip bones, after one year.
The ideal bone-building combination of eggshell calcium and vitamin D3 was also well documented in Japanese studies. Researchers at the Japan Women’s University, Tokyo studied a combination of vitamin D3 and eggshell powder in animals with osteoporosis. Not only was the eggshell powder with vitamin D3 able to improve bone mineral density, but it did it without significantly increasing blood calcium levels.
You can use any kind of egg (chicken, goose, duck), but it is best to use organic or certified organic eggs from free-range birds. If the bird does not get proper nutrients the eggshells won’t contain the nutrients we need.
How much to take?
One whole medium sized eggshell makes about one teaspoon of powder, which yields about 750 - 800 mgs of elemental* calcium plus other microelements, i.e. magnesium, boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, sulphur, silicon, zinc, etc. There are 27 elements in total. The composition of an eggshell is very similar to that of our bones and teeth.
*Elemental amounts are the amounts absorbable.
Most people require a minimum of 400 mgs per day of calcium, in addition to calcium from other food sources, so you would take 1/2 teaspoon of the powder per day. Also take 400 mgs of magnesium citrate at the same time. Calcium and magnesium need to be taken in at least equal amounts, and some people require more magnesium than calcium depending upon how much they obtain from their diet.
If you are getting muscle cramps take extra magnesium (about 150 mgs). If that doesn’t alleviate the cramps within an hour take another 150 mgs, and so on. If you get unusual joint pain and you do not have arthritis, take an additional 150 mgs of calcium. Do not take more than 500 mgs of calcium at one time because your body cannot handle it. If you need more than 400 mgs per day split up the doses during the day.
It is best to take calcium and magnesium with foods to help absorb them.
Don’t forget that vitamin D is very important for absorbing minerals, so take cod liver oil in the winter and get into the sun in the summer! In addition, all of the trace minerals, sodium and chloride are important for mineral absorption and to keep minerals balanced so do take a lemon juice and ocean sea salt drink every day (the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1/4 teaspoon of ocean sea salt mixed into 6 ounces of filtered water 6 times a day; 3 with meals to aid digestion).
How to Make Powdered Eggshells:
1.Wash empty eggshells in warm water until all of the egg white is removed, but do not remove the membrane because it contains important nutrients for the joints which helps arthritis.
2. Lay broken pieces out on paper towels and allow them to air dry thoroughly.
3.Break the eggshells up into small pieces, and grind them to into a fine powder in a food processor, blender, coffee grinder, or a nut mill, or put them in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to grind them. Please note that some blenders will not grind the eggshell into a fine enough powder. A coffee grinder works the best.
4. Store powdered eggshells in a covered glass jar or container. Keep it in a dry place, like the kitchen cupboard.
How to take eggshell calcium (this forms calcium citrate) takes 3 hours:
1.Put 1/2 teaspoon of powdered eggshell into a small dish (approximately 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches across) 1/2 teaspoon equals approximately 400 mgs of elemental calcium.
2.Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon (freshly squeezed), and mix well it will start to bubble and foam, which is what is supposed to happen.
3.Leave it at room temperature for 6 hours the longer you leave it the less gritty it will be, but do not leave it longer than 12 hours.
4.It can be taken by the spoonfuls, followed by mouthfuls of water to wash it down. It is not sour tasting. In fact the taste is quite pleasant.
5. Also take 400 mgs of magnesium citrate at the same time.
http://nourishedmagazine.com.au/blog/articles/how-to-make-calcium-using-egg-shells0 -
I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.
There is plenty of this justification on this website.0 -
Do you know how much protein the egg whites have? From my calculation, the 3 large egg whites have 10g of protein and the 3 whole eggs have 18g of protein. I could have a protein water with 10g of protein and 60 calories and solve that problem. Ice Cream doesn't have to bad for your either. It has protein too
Does anyone know how much vitamin is in the yolk and how much vitamin is in the egg white?
Egg yolks are incredibly good for you, lots of vitamins and lots of protein. Ice cream on the other hand...I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
I eat the whole egg. Or two. Nom nom
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I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.
There is plenty of this justification on this website.
This made me giggle.. but then I started to feel sad. ;-;0 -
I never said that ice cream had better nutrients/protein vs. an egg. No reason to kill yourself over something that wasn't said.I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.
There is plenty of this justification on this website.0 -
Does anyone know how much vitamin is in the yolk and how much vitamin is in the egg white?
(Zinc didn't show up on here but it is 0%.)
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Nice graph! Thanks. Isn't true that you can get nutrients and vitamins from the other food you eat throughout the day? Or is it just from eggs?0
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Did anybody say that you couldn't? :indifferent:Isn't true that you can get nutrients and vitamins from the other food you eat throughout the day? Or is it just from eggs?
Folks were just pointing out the benefits of eating the yolks, rather than tossing them in the sink. The yolk has a bad reputation, when it really isn't justified.0 -
Uh.... of course. One of the great things about egg yolks is that they contain a great balance of fat soluble vitamins. But those vitamins typically occur.... with FAT. Mother Nature knows a thing or two. So, when people avoid natural, animal sources of fat and cholesterol, they are very often missing out on great nutrients that can be quite hard to come by in less calorie-dense foods.Nice graph! Thanks. Isn't true that you can get nutrients and vitamins from the other food you eat throughout the day? Or is it just from eggs?
(Note: Vitamin A/retinol =/= beta carotene)0 -
Very nice responses.. just double checking The way the blog was reading was sounding like I should eat the yolk for nutrients because that is the only place I was going to get it. Thanks!! 0
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I think what most of us were trying to get across is that there is more to whole foods than just calories and macronutrients. If you don't like yolks, don't eat 'em. If you like them, don't be afraid to eat them! Of course, the healthier the chickens, the healthier the yolks are going to be.Very nice responses.. just double checking The way the blog was reading was sounding like I should eat the yolk for nutrients because that is the only place I was going to get it. Thanks!!
I also just chuckle at how many people recognize how much the yolks help their dogs' coats but don't think that maybe they could have similar effects on humans? Clearer, softer skin? Stronger nails? Shinier hair? Worth a shot, at least.0 -
haha.. I just smiled. Sometimes it takes someone else to point it out to you. However, when I worked at the pet store we always recommended putting a spoon of oil in puppies food to help them to grow fancy/soft coats. That same logic probably doesn't help humans, does it?0
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I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.
I don't see any reason for your overreaction. So what if she wants to compromise - a lot of people like the egg whites for the protein but maybe she wants to save the cals of the yolk so she can have a treat later. Nothing wrong with that. You never eat a treat?0 -
Why wouldn't it? We need fat, too.haha.. I just smiled. Sometimes it takes someone else to point it out to you. However, when I worked at the pet store we always recommended putting a spoon of oil in puppies food to help them to grow fancy/soft coats. That same logic probably doesn't help humans, does it?0 -
I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.
There is plenty of this justification on this website.
Like don't eat fruit, it is loaded with sugar, but FAT FREE MUFFINS! Yeah, go for it! That one always makes me cringe.0 -
Eat them, for heavens' sake, please eat them! Unless you have issues with cholesterol, you'll derive more benefit than harm, and even then newer research suggests that eggs are not a problem after all. If you really can't bear to, they do make your hair beautifully shiny, and are supposedly quite good for the skin as a face mask, though I've never tried this!0
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I am actually rather disturbed by the idea of anyone throwing egg yolks down the sink. You do realise we have become disgustingly spoiled as a species? I mean. Throwing away food because it has too many calories in? When there are people starving all over the world?
I don't want to get all soap boxy, but that's pretty disgusting.
I like you...I wish more people thought this way.
I don't waste food. I can't imagine why nature would provide an egg that's only to be separated and half discarded...makes no sense.
Throwing out something as perfectly healthy and nutritious as a yolk yet people consume frakenfoods because they fit into their caloric limits of the day :::facepalm:::0 -
I throw them away. It's much cheaper than buying the carton of egg whites and I'd rather save the calories for good ice cream! To me, it is a big difference in calories. I could have 2 egg whites for 35 calories or 2 whole eggs for 140 calories.. YEAH that's a big difference to me!
This effing kills me....KILLS ME. This person has to be joking around because, well, obviously....great source or protein/nutrients versus ICE CREAM....
I just died a little on the inside knowing that this justification takes place.
There is plenty of this justification on this website.
Like don't eat fruit, it is loaded with sugar, but FAT FREE MUFFINS! Yeah, go for it! That one always makes me cringe.
Ha ha yeah, those are the things I am talking about............People don't realize those FAT FREE muffins have way more sugar and it is so processed.
I am glad that my eating plan is simple and a no-brainer............Natural fats, protein, vegetables and fruits for me are treats or dessert as being diabetic the fruit has an effect on my blood sugar sometimes.0
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