HolyG said:
Is it okay just to eat the egg whites from hardboiled eggs or is most of the protein contained in the yolks?
Also, how come fried eggs (omlets etc) lack the same amount of protein as hardboiled / other eggs have?
Thanks!
What do you mean "lack" what are you talking about? The white portion contains the majority of the protein, on average I believe a whole egg contains 6 grams of protein, 4 in the white and 2 in the yolk.
I fry eggs pretty much every damn day. Try eating 6 scrambled eggs vs 6 hard boiled eggs. You'll find the 6 scrambled ones are a lot easier to take down.
For most people I don't see the point in ditching the yolks, it's utterly pointless. You're throwing away essential b-vitamins, minerals and more...
* Eggs are high in choline, an organic, water-soluble nutrient that's usually grouped in with the B vitamins. They are also high in betaine, a nutrient related to choline. Together these 2 are associated with lower levels of homocysteine (an amino acid that studies has shown to be related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease). It's good to keep homocysteine levels under control because high homocysteine levels usually suggest chronic inflammation, a process that has been linked with heart disease, as well as to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Treatment of a high homocysteine level usually involves supplementation of the B vitamin folic acid—but don't take more than 1,000 micrograms—1 gram—a day, or it can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.
* Eggs are a great source of high-quality (or high biological value, HBV) protein; in fact, they are considered to be the best overall source of protein.
* Eggs provide 13 essential vitamins/minerals, including riboflavin, an important B vitamin needed to help your body get energy from food. Eggs also contain vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin lacking in the diet of many Americans. People who are overweight and/or have diabetes are at a higher risk for vitamin D deficiency.
* Eggs also help you feel full, since your body produces a hormone called PYY when you eat high-protein foods. PYY tells your brain you're no longer hungry, so if you're trying to lose some pounds, opting for a high-protein snack like a boiled egg can really help you feel full (and it's only 75 calories). I personally like the organic eggs high in omega 3 fatty acids (the healthy fats), from chickens raised without hormones or chemicals. These eggs are higher in omega 3s because of the healthier feed given to the chickens. The high-omega-3 eggs add another possible benefit to a balanced diet.
However, if, for whatever reason, you want to keep the fat and cholesterol content in your diet low, eat the egg whites and skip the yolk, since all the protein (and virtually none of the fat) is in the whites. There are even cartons of pure egg whites in the grocery store that make it easy. Or you could separate the eggs at home by discarding the yolks, or at least a few of them. This study, however, seems to be suggesting that even the egg yolk isn't anywhere near the health risk people have perceived it to be for all these years. They're also a very affordable source of protein, a big plus in today's economy!
Bottom line: If you really like whole eggs, and your doctor or dietitian thinks they're fine for you, then go ahead and enjoy them, yolks and all!
or another guideline is 1 yolk for every 4 egg whites. Yet this is usually touted by bodybuilders. Most people on this site are never going to get insanely shredded or aspire to, cause it takes lots of macro nutrient manipulation and honestly can be a lot of work for the average joe.
. So in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter.
