eggs whole Vs. whites

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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/

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.

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.

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