Egg Whites

coliema
coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
edited November 11 in Recipes
Are egg whites better than the actual entire egg, yolk and all?

I was always confused about egg whites, I'm not sure why, but can someone explain it to me. Also, some recipes using egg whites? Please and Thank you!

I'm on my journey to eat better!

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  • LadyFluff
    LadyFluff Posts: 32
    I've heard they are better than the whole egg but if you think about it the yolk is where all the protein is..
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    That's very true...
  • LadyFluff
    LadyFluff Posts: 32
    choosing straight up egg whites does lower the omelet's calories, fat, and cholesterol content, but it also makes the meal void of vitamins B2, B12, D, and iron. If you're concerned about getting enough of those nutrients, a good option would be to eat an omelet made of one whole egg and two egg whites. It's still low in calories, fat, and cholesterol, but you'll get some vitamins from the egg yolk.

    if you follow this link you can read a whole artical about this

    http://www.fitsugar.com/Egg-Whites-vs-Whole-Eggs-7291034

    I hope this helps :)
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Thank you so much :)
  • karylee44
    karylee44 Posts: 892
    and more taste.. just the whites.. suck.. :)
  • AmandaBroun
    AmandaBroun Posts: 126
    Actually, the whites have the majority of the protein (looking at different counts, around 4g in the white and 2g in the yolk for a large egg). Like the others said, the yolk will have more fat, calories, nutrients, and taste, though.
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    I found this to be a comprehensive article of why you shouldn't avoid the yolk: http://www.thehealthyboy.com/2010/07/are-egg-yolks-make-bad-for-you.html

    However, to each their own.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    When starting out on Steve Perry, you should just eat the whole egg.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    Complete eggs have much more nutrients.

    However, if you are looking for low calorie protein sources, eggwhites are a reasonable source.
  • Hernandeak11
    Hernandeak11 Posts: 351 Member
    Complete eggs have much more nutrients.

    However, if you are looking for low calorie protein sources, eggwhites are a reasonable source.

    This.

    A lot of people don't like the fact that whole eggs are high in cholesterol, so they'll stick to the whites.

    I personally prefer the taste of whites better, and make omelets/scramble them with jalapenos, cheese, etc.
  • JanuaryJan
    JanuaryJan Posts: 39
    I use the pasteurized All Whites to make protein smoothies with frozen fruit like peaches and berries. They are pretty tasty and provide enough protein for what I need right now. The whole egg is better when making an omelet or using it hard boiled in a salad. The only suggestion I would make is that you buy organic cage free, so you know that they are not full of antibiotics and who knows what else.
    The fact is, your body NEEDS cholesterol so that your liver can function properly. A good egg (ha ha) is an egg-cellent choice for this. :)
    So is organice beef and chicken. It's the processing of these foods that goes on now a days that takes away the benefits of eating the real foods. I know organic is a little more expensive, but if you're taking time to try and eat correctly and healthy, why would you want to put something in your body that has preservatives and chemicals and who knows what in it.

    All things in moderation - someone suggested making an omelet with a whole egg and two egg whites. Great choice! I've done that and the yolk makes the flavor so much better and doesn't leave me feeling like I didn't really get a real omelette!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Thank you everyone!
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