Many of us have chosen eggwhites as
our protein boost. Egg whites are without question one of the best sources of
protein on the planet. Low in carbs, cholesterol and with no fat whatsoever to
speak of there is no surprise that so many people rely on them as their extra
source of protein. But with so many ways to eat egg whites, the question is
what is the best and most healthy way to eat them?
Raw, Uncooked Egg Whites.
Immortalized in the Rocky movies,
drinking uncooked egg whites might seem to be the best and most effective way
to ingest and absorb egg white protein, but in reality nothing could be further
from the truth. Firstly, uncooked egg whites carry the risk of salmonella,
which is a nasty bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family that
causes fever and food poisoning. Anyone who has had either knows that they are
a nasty experience and therefore to be avoided at all costs.
Furthermore, studies on rats first
highlighted the problem of hair loss when consuming raw egg white. Research
discovered raw egg white interfere with the production of biotin which is
important in hair growth. Insufficient biotin causes the hair to fall out and
thus eating large amounts of egg whites can result in hair loss.
For these reasons it is strongly
recommended that you cook your egg whites before eating.
Cooked Egg Whites
There are literally tens of thousands
of recipes that contain egg whites. Though many such as pies and deserts might
not be best for your calorie intake, there are still lots of ways to cook egg
whites. Here are the simplest ways to cook egg whites.
Frying
Due to the oil, flying eggs is not the
best way to eat a large amount of egg whites. Not only does the required oil
contain lots of fat but they also raise cholesterol levels increasing the risk
of heart disease.
Poached or steamed.
Poaching egg whites is the healthiest
way of cooking eggs. Since no added oil is needed this is the most basic way of
cooking egg whites to ensure the best end result.
Cooking a snack or meal.
One of the most challenging parts of
having to keep up your egg white protein intake is the endless amounts of egg
whites you have to consume every day. To cope with this problem you can build
your diet around low fat, healthy foods that contain egg whites. Delicious
foods from omlettes to eggs benedict are easy to cook and don’t take much time
either.
Conclusion
Egg whites or liquid egg whites are a
fantastic source of protein. It’s not hard to see why they are such a popular
choice of protein supplement the world over. Provided they are part of a
well-balanced diet you can ingest them in anyway, though it is not recommended
that you drink anything other than pasteurized egg whites due to the risk of
health problems.
If you are interested in knowing more
about egg whites, please contact Egg Whites 24/7 at (818) 346-3447 for more
details.