Between getting to the gym before school, showering, or some times waking up late, I have little to no time to cook my egg whites. Can I drink them? Is it safe and just as effective as cooking the egg white? My moms a nurse and I never stop hearing the bacteria or not good for you ****...Anyone? Repsss
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06-14-2007, 08:21 AM #1
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Drinking egg whites vs eating them...
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06-14-2007, 08:33 AM #2
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06-14-2007, 10:27 AM #8
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06-14-2007, 12:01 PM #9
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06-14-2007, 12:08 PM #10
Guys, there has not been a case of salmonella in over 10 years to the best of my knowledge. In addition, there has NEVER been a case from organic/cage-free eggs. If you are going to ingest raw eggs, and you are concerned about possible health risks, buy organic/cage-free eggs instead.
May I also suggest mixing them with some ice cream to make a great shake -- chocolate works great, but if you use vanilla, just add some honey (maybe even peanut butter, though I have not tried that)."My only enemy is time." - Charlie Chaplin
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06-14-2007, 01:10 PM #11
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07-27-2007, 10:40 PM #12
I wanted to add that there is no risk to a biotin deficiency if a person cooks the
egg whites first.
Egg-whites contain high levels of avidin, a protein that binds biotin strongly.
Once a biotin-avidin complex forms, the bond is essentially irreversible. The
biotin-avidin complex is not broken down nor liberated during digestion, and the
biotin-avidin complex is lost in the feces. Once cooked, the egg-white avidin
becomes denatured and entirely non-toxic.
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07-28-2007, 02:22 AM #13
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