eggs whole Vs. whites

candi_donovan

I like to have 3 eggs whites and i whole egg with vegaetables for breakfast. My husabnd thinks I am being foolish and that doing that will ruin my diet. He believes that I am making the eggs have no nutritional value by getting rid of the yolk, I do eat one yolk though! He thinks its like eating empty food calories. What are your thoughts on whole eggs vs egg whites?

AmeChops

I love the yolk, it's like the best bit...not just because it's full of goodness but it tastes awesome!! Whole eggs all the way for me :-D

eta - unless, of course, there is a reason that you have to specifically limit your fat intake, when I was taking Orlistat egg whites were the only way lmao!!

skinnyinnotime

I couldn't be bothered to separate the yolk seems so petty, I LIKE the whole egg!!

Merrychrissmith

There are no such things as empty calories. There are however, taste, texture and wise portions that add up to X calories.

3laine75

i don't say this often but - listen to your hubby

jillybean9881

There's a ton of good stuff in just the whites. And there's a ton of cholesterol in the yolk, which is why I do what you do - I eat three egg whites but only one yolk.

Captain_Tightpants

The white isn't empty food calories, it's protein, which is used for building and maintaining your bodies structures.

Your husband is correct in saying that most of the nutritional value of an egg (healthy fats, vitamins and minerals) are all in the yolk.

But if you're having 1 whole yolk a day, that's fine, you're at least getting some of the nutrients and a nice big load of protein too.

Tropical_Turtle

mmmmmmmmm LOVE the whole egg!! (and no eating the yolk will not substantially raise your cholesterol - that has been debunked)

cmriverside

The good nutritious part is in the yolk. You're not saving that many calories and you're losing the fats and nutrients. Fat doesn't make you fat. You need it.

lolabluola

always whole!!!

crisanderson27

I love the yolk, it's like the best bit...not just because it's full of goodness but it tastes awesome!! Whole eggs all the way for me :-D

eta - unless, of course, there is a reason that you have to specifically limit your fat intake, when I was taking Orlistat egg whites were the only way lmao!!

I'm with her.

There's nothing in a whole egg that's going to hurt you, a lot that's good for you, and you'll save yourself some money by just eating two whole eggs, instead of 1 egg and 1/2 of three others.

AnninStPaul

can I have the yolks to make ice cream?

iWaffle

I keep it at 3 whole eggs but anything after that I just add in egg whites only. The yolk of course has all the fat in it and the cholesterol so that's a good enough reason to trim down on those. Sounds to me like you're doing the right thing. I should cut back on the egg yolks myself. Adding 1 in does add some fat to your meal which helps it digest slower but you're not missing anything skipping the other yolks other than calories from fat. Any vitamins lost could easily be made up from a multi-vitamin.

neanderthin

No nutritional value is misleading, but I agree with your husband. The white has protein, the yolk also has protein but it also has everything else that makes the the egg one of the most complete foods on the planet. Nutritional value in whites as it pertains to a diet needs to have some context and if your overall diet is considered good and not lacking, then eating just the whites is a moot point, saying that egg whites as a breakfast food on their own is a waste of my time, taste and consistancy wise, in a meringue there tasty.

Jugie12

I buy egg whites by the gallon tub and drink them in milk (www.eggwhitesinternational.com) but I LOVE whole eggs!!

Depends on what rocks your boat! You're not being foolish though!

Captain_Tightpants

Re: cholesterol in the yolks. Theres no decent evidence that dietary cholesterol affects serum cholesterol (i.e. the cholesterol you eat doesn't change the numbers the doc tells you when you have a blood test). Except in certain sensitive populations (diabetics for example) in whom it is speculated that cholesterol is metabolized differently.

So there's only two sensible reasons to avoid egg yolk.

1) You want to save on calories (the whites have less than the yolks)
2) Your doctor has told you to eat less cholesterol because you are one of the unlucky cholesterol sensitive population members

runfatmanrun

Whole egg unless you have cholesterol concerns then talk to your doctor.

crisanderson27

I keep it at 3 whole eggs but anything after that I just add in egg whites only. The yolk of course has all the fat in it and the cholesterol so that's a good enough reason to trim down on those. Sounds to me like you're doing the right thing. I should cut back on the egg yolks myself. Adding 1 in does add some fat to your meal which helps it digest slower but you're not missing anything skipping the other yolks other than calories from fat. Any vitamins lost could easily be made up from a multi-vitamin.

Umm, what exactly is wrong with dietary fat and cholesterol?

ATOLLIT

I think it is entirely up to you! Saying you are eating empty calories sounds like a load of twoddle though. If you want 3 whites and only 1 yolk, then eat 3 whites and 1 yolk. If you really like the yolks, maybe exchange 1 white for 1 yolk and just have 2 whole eggs.

I honestly think the nutritional difference between the 2 is going to be negligible in the grand scheme of things, so eat what you find tastier.
Edit: or what makes you feel better about what you're eating - I totally believe psychology has a huge effect on success of a diet.

candi_donovan

Both reasons why I have chosen egg whites! I still do eat one whole egg.

Re: cholesterol in the yolks. Theres no decent evidence that dietary cholesterol affects serum cholesterol (i.e. the cholesterol you eat doesn't change the numbers the doc tells you when you have a blood test). Except in certain sensitive populations (diabetics for example) in whom it is speculated that cholesterol is metabolized differently.

So there's only two sensible reasons to avoid egg yolk.

1) You want to save on calories (the whites have less than the yolks)
2) Your doctor has told you to eat less cholesterol because you are one of the unlucky cholesterol sensitive population members

neanderthin

Both reasons why I have chosen egg whites! I still do eat one whole egg.

Re: cholesterol in the yolks. Theres no decent evidence that dietary cholesterol affects serum cholesterol (i.e. the cholesterol you eat doesn't change the numbers the doc tells you when you have a blood test). Except in certain sensitive populations (diabetics for example) in whom it is speculated that cholesterol is metabolized differently.

So there's only two sensible reasons to avoid egg yolk.

1) You want to save on calories (the whites have less than the yolks)
2) Your doctor has told you to eat less cholesterol because you are one of the unlucky cholesterol sensitive population members

You could have disclosed these reasons from the get go. In this regard there are studies that show egg cholesterol actually improves serum levels and with hyper responers as well.

Hollsjazzy

I do the same. There is so much cholesterol in the yolks! =( Sad to say I miss them but if you already have high cholesterol then your doing it the right way! Less cals also!

g0tr00t

http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Egg_Yolk.html

LilJenn510

Just read a great article in Runners World about this:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--14245-0,00.html

Royaltvii

I eat the whole egg. I like them but having the egg yolks with the whites makes it easier to digest and you need it for Biotin.

also here is just one link for you on the many other benefits:

it is actually the most nutritious part. It contains 100 percent of the essential fatty acids, carotenoids and vitamins A, E, D and K that are present in the egg. More than 90 percent of the vitamins B6 and B12, calcium, phosphorous, iron, zinc, folate, thiamin and panthotenic acid in an egg are also found in the yolk. The yolk also has two antioxidants, which are lutein and zeaxanthin.

The egg white contains a high amount of protein, but its protein is less potent without the yolk. The yolk can make the protein’s amino acid profile more balanced, so that it will become more bio-available. Although egg yolks are high in cholesterol and fat, they do not increase risks of hypertension and heart diseases if they are consumed in moderation, preferably one a day. Fats that are found in egg yolks are mostly unsaturated fats, and they are beneficial to your health. Yolks contain oleic and linoleic acids, which can make cholesterol and fat less bio-available in the intestines. Furthermore, there are a number of nutrients in egg yolks that can reduce cholesterol, and these include vitamin B6 and folic acid.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/egg-yolk-vs-egg-whites-what-you-should-be-eating-for-breakfast/

Deka61

Whole eggs, Enjoy your food. ENJOY

joejccva71

Some days I eat 10 eggs in one sitting, so I usually separate the whites from the yolks on most (8 or so), and then have a few eggs with yolks. People think I'm a little weird.

AEB_WV

I eat 2 whole boiled eggs for breakfast almost every morning. With hot sauce. Yum.

iysys

i eat only the white but it is because i don't like the yolk flavor and i use eggs mostly as a binder for massive amounts of vegetables as a weekend breakfast food.

Micheetah

I eggs!! the whole egg, yum yum yum. I only use egg whites if a recipe calls for it.

hippietofugirl

I do the same thing that you do because the yolk is so calorie dense, I feel fuller if I eat 3 whites in addition to the 1 full egg, vs. eating several whole eggs which makes your calorie intake add up A LOT. The whites do contain tons of protein which is good for building muscle and satiating your appetite