eggs

[Chris2009]

protein in the whites? or in the yellow? what should i eat
(boiled)

[obloxeon]

Whites, but there is nutritional value in the yolk, even though most just eat the whites.

[tee45peeolb]

more protein in the whites however the yolk is not bad with an active lifestyle

[pelsh]

You can't spoil the yolk! Dipping toast in a sunny side up egg and then eating the egg is the best way!!

[HighlyLifted]

eat it all man

[Fallen_]

eat it all man

Exactly. Don't get caught up in it all, no need to waste yolks.

[Brokensteel]

I thought most of the protein was in the yolks...Whatever, eat the whole egg. No need to waste the yolks.

[xToXiCxk23]

is it healthy to eat about 2-3 eggs a day?
my mom yelled at me the other day when she
saw 3 egg shells in the trash...she said you
should only eat max 1 egg a day because of
the cholesterol and ****

[Captain Action]

thats bull crap. I eat like 8 a day. (Only about 3-4 yolks total.)

[xToXiCxk23]

thought so...but i still cant get that to stick in their heads....
my parents are really hard headed...its like an asian parent thing

[theMZA]

the yolk is bad for you

[JK2006]

the yolk is bad for you

Thats NOT True.

Please read the stickies and do some search for such basic questions. Its important to get the nutrition basics right. I wont elaborate further.

[buff_man]

wtf is with these people use the search button and eat the whole egg, man i eat bout a dozen a day yolk and all

[mark88]

I make scrambled eggs everyday for my mid morning meal and use 3 whole eggs and then the equivalent of 4 egg whites. Yum yum lots of protein

[BaFtub]

Ahahahahaha my main meal consists of 3-4 eggs. Id say I eat about 8-12 eggs a day, sometimes only 6.

My breakfast is always 3 eggs scrambled in the microwave, 1/2 cup oatmeal, and some milk...

I used to be afraid of the yolks like whoa but I said **** it because of my low income budget, it's just a waste of protein and such y'know? Plus I'm bulking and all, and I could give'a hell about the cholesterol...I believe I've shattered that theory, even though Ive already read up on it etc etc.

So eat the damn yolks up, but beware, your farts are gonna wreck havoc upon your households noses....(mine are ughhhhhhhhhh)

[liftw8s]

YOLK IS GOOD FOR YOU, its where all the vitamins and aminos are at. Plus its tasty, imo.

[Evian]

Egg whites contains all the protiens you need for your body as it has a biological value of 100.

The egg yolk however contains lipids especially cholesterol which is required for the body's synthesis of testosterone which is required for increasing muscle mass.

[OhioUstud]

Egg whites contains all the protiens you need for your body as it has a biological value of 100.

The egg yolk however contains lipids especially cholesterol which is required for the body's synthesis of testosterone which is required for increasing muscle mass.

True story but cholesterol is equally used to form other steroid hormones as well, such as cortisol which mobilizes amino acids from proteins in muscle, thus breaking down muscle. (just FYI)



Yolks are OK, I wouldn't overdo it though. I eat at least 12 hard boiled egg whites and 2-4 yolks/day.

[drxmn]

nevermind, already said.

cholesterol=steroid precursor

[Evian]

True story but cholesterol is equally used to form other steroid hormones as well, such as cortisol which mobilizes amino acids from proteins in muscle, thus breaking down muscle. (just FYI)



Yolks are OK, I wouldn't overdo it though. I eat at least 12 hard boiled egg whites and 2-4 yolks/day.

Cortisol only mobilizes amino acids aka muscle atrophy when it's at PHARMACOLOGICAL (very high) doses, one condition when you have high amounts of cortisol is Cushing Syndrome.

So yeah, too much of a good of a thing is bad.

But just watch out, if you have high blood pressure and stuff like that, then eat less egg yolk, otherwise it's OK to consume egg yolk because egg yolk contains other essential vitamins as well.

[OhioUstud]

Cortisol only mobilizes amino acids aka muscle atrophy when it's at PHARMACOLOGICAL (very high) doses, one condition when you have high amounts of cortisol is Cushing Syndrome.

So yeah, too much of a good of a thing is bad.

But just watch out, if you have high blood pressure and stuff like that, then eat less egg yolk, otherwise it's OK to consume egg yolk because egg yolk contains other essential vitamins as well.

That's not true. It has the same effect on cellular protein reduction regardless of the concentration. Just think about when you workout for a long time or run; your muscle begins to break down because of corisol.

"One of the principal effects of cortisol on the metabolic systems of the body is reduction of the protein stores in essentially all body cells except those of the liver. This is caused by decreased protein synthesis and increased catabolism of protein already in the cells. The probable mechanism of action is depression of the formation of RNA and subsequent protein synthesis in many extrahepatic tissues, especially in muscle and lymphoid tissue." - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th edition, p 952.

In high levels of cortisol, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. The gluconeogenesis effect is inherent in cortisol.

In high doses of cortisol, the reduction in cellular protein is amplified, to the extent that the person cannot rise from the squatting position.

[OhioUstud]

BTW the body releases cortisol via adrencorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (from anterior pituitary gland) via corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) (from the hypothalamus) which is the body's response to stress.

The body will always try to return to homeostasis so if you are starving or exercising (stress), the body releases cortisol to fight that, mobilizing amino acids and fatty acids so that they can be converted to glucose in this time of need.

[ps2cho]

EGG CHOLESTORAL DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHOLESTORAL LEVELS. IT IS A MYTH. PERIOD. Stop listening to the FDA Please!

The only evidence they have is from people who already have high levels or react to it.

Its a myth.

Eat the whole damn egg.

[Vanquish39]

3 Facts

1) Eggs are one of the top congesting foods
2) Eggs are protein
3) Yolk has "lecithin" good for liver, acne, memory

Find a better alternative

[user178944]

3 Facts

1) Eggs are one of the top congesting foods
2) Eggs are protein
3) Yolk has "lecithin" good for liver, acne, memory

Find a better alternative

X2 reps..have heard this before

[Evian]

That's not true. It has the same effect on cellular protein reduction regardless of the concentration. Just think about when you workout for a long time or run; your muscle begins to break down because of corisol.

"One of the principal effects of cortisol on the metabolic systems of the body is reduction of the protein stores in essentially all body cells except those of the liver. This is caused by decreased protein synthesis and increased catabolism of protein already in the cells. The probable mechanism of action is depression of the formation of RNA and subsequent protein synthesis in many extrahepatic tissues, especially in muscle and lymphoid tissue." - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th edition, p 952.

In high levels of cortisol, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. The gluconeogenesis effect is inherent in cortisol.

In high doses of cortisol, the reduction in cellular protein is amplified, to the extent that the person cannot rise from the squatting position.

Hey you read Guyton? I read Review of Medical Physiology by William Ganong MD

What? Cortisol is released during workouts? I've never read about that but I'm aware about it's circadian cycle which is brought about by ACTH which peaks during the night so that the blood's glucose level remains constant while you're asleep (because you don't eat when you sleep). Anyway, when cortisol is at pharmacological doses it causes proteolysis, then amino acids are released and the glucogenic amino acids will undergo gluconeogenesis to increase the blood glucose level. Thus causes muscle wasting in hypersecretion/pharmacological doses of cortisol.

Anyway, while working out, it's Growth Hormone that's increased.

Back to the topic, just eat whole whole damn egg.

[OhioUstud]

Hey you read Guyton? I read Review of Medical Physiology by William Ganong MD

What? Cortisol is released during workouts? I've never read about that but I'm aware about it's circadian cycle which is brought about by ACTH which peaks during the night so that the blood's glucose level remains constant while you're asleep (because you don't eat when you sleep). Anyway, when cortisol is at pharmacological doses it causes proteolysis, then amino acids are released and the glucogenic amino acids will undergo gluconeogenesis to increase the blood glucose level. Thus causes muscle wasting in hypersecretion/pharmacological doses of cortisol.

Anyway, while working out, it's Growth Hormone that's increased.

Back to the topic, just eat whole whole damn egg.

HOly Cow that textbook review must have new findings that have not yet been introduced to the rest of the medical community!!!!!

Growth hormone is also elevated in exercise but that's beside the point. Cortisol is released while you workout and any type of mental or physical stress. It is also released in a circidian cycle based on your sleep patterns.

Again, it is not at pharmacological doses. This is soo basic of a concept that I can't believe you're still trying to defend it. Please, by all means, show me a reference that says that cortisol is not released during exercise or stress.

Pharmacological doses? Lol wtf. It always occurs when cortisol is released. That's what you get for just reading the review and not the whole text.

Glucocorticoids cause rapid mobilization from their cellular energy stores, making them immediately available both for energy and synthesis of other compounds ---- when might this immediate energy be necessary??????? hmm maybe in some sort of situation where someone is sweating and working. .....???

[Lager1]

I like to crack a few eggs in a cup, pour in some milk and then drink away. 30-40 grams of quality protein.

[xToXiCxk23]

I like to crack a few eggs in a cup, pour in some milk and then drink away. 30-40 grams of quality protein.

raw eggs?...ever heard of foodborne illness?

[mitchhardordie]

how do you guys eat your eggs? is there a certain way thats better? or does it matter?