Yolk or No Yolk

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 09:23 AM

I get this a couple times a day, every day from clients. I always tell people egg whites, however I don't even do this and I am starting to wonder why I tell them no Yolk! I love the yolk, infact I almost cant eat eggs without it. I have never noticed adding extra fat on my frame by doing so even if I eat them daily. I think the extra fat helps me with sustained energy throughout the day and helps with testosterone production in men. Research suggests that when total fat, saturated fat and monounsaturated fat intakes increase, so does testosterone. What do you guys think!

**DanB** · 12-07-2011, 09:32 AM

approx 5 grams of fat in egg yolk and i consume 10 eggs per day(whites) so if i was to take whole eggs that is extra 50grams fat and since im cutting that is no good for me, im no expert and base that on no medical studys just my opinion, while bulking i would prob take 5 out of the 10 eggs whole as i wouldnt be as worried about fats and the extra fat will be ok trade off for extra aminos,nutrients etc in yolks

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by DanB

approx 5 grams of fat in egg yolk and i consume 10 eggs per day(whites) so if i was to take whole eggs that is extra 50grams fat and since im cutting that is no good for me, im no expert and base that on no medical studys just my opinion, while bulking i would prob take 5 out of the 10 eggs whole as i wouldnt be as worried about fats and the extra fat will be ok trade off for extra aminos,nutrients etc in yolks

Words to live by! Thanks mate

**Times Roman** · 12-07-2011, 10:33 AM

"To yolk, or not to yolk, that is the question!"

**gixxerboy1** · 12-07-2011, 10:50 AM

i do a couple whole eggs and the rest whites

**jasc** · 12-07-2011, 10:56 AM

1-2 egg yolks per 6 eggs

No yolks is disgusting imo
Too many yolks n i'm in the bathroom

**JohnnyVegas** · 12-07-2011, 11:04 AM

Two cups egg whites and two whole eggs every morning for me. No way the fat in whole eggs would fit right in my macros.

I certainly don't need the higher fats for more testosterone .

**l2elapse** · 12-07-2011, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by JohnnyVegas

Two cups egg whites and two whole eggs every morning for me. No way the fat in whole eggs would fit right in my macros.

I certainly don't need the higher fats for more testosterone.

that sounds $$$, you know a place to get them cheap?

**gixxerboy1** · 12-07-2011, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by l2elapse

that sounds $$$, you know a place to get them cheap?

i buy the cartons at walmart

**l2elapse** · 12-07-2011, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

i buy the cartons at walmart

how much are they?

**gixxerboy1** · 12-07-2011, 11:35 AM

like $3 and change for 32oz

**jasc** · 12-07-2011, 11:35 AM

hard boiled eggs are the way to go...
More convenient n easier to eat larger quantities.
2½ dozen large for $4 @ walmart

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

like $3 and change for 32oz

And you gf feeds them to you while your relaxing in bed

**gixxerboy1** · 12-07-2011, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Razr.

And you gf feeds them to you while your relaxing in bed

if i had a gf my wife would stab me in bed

i just chug the egg whites from the carton most mornings

**gixxerboy1** · 12-07-2011, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by jasc

hard boiled eggs are the way to go...
More convenient n easier to eat larger quantities.
2½ dozen large for $4 @ walmart

they are already hard boiled?

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

if i had a gf my wife would stab me in bed

i just chug the egg whites from the carton most mornings

****ing caveman!

**Brohim** · 12-07-2011, 11:53 AM

yolks have huge vitamin D in them! So don't throw all of them out. If it fit's your fat macros they are good to eat.

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Brohim

yolks have huge vitamin D in them! So don't throw all of them out. If it fit's your fat macros they are good to eat.

God Bless America!!

**Swifto** · 12-07-2011, 12:06 PM

Never throw the yolk.

Full of growth factors, amino acids, digestive enzymes and omega-3.

Terrible thing to waste.

Adjust your macros (fat) to include yolks. Put less PB on your toast or something...

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Swifto

Never throw the yolk.

Full of growth factors, amino acids, digestive enzymes and omega-3.

Terrible thing to waste.

Adjust your macros (fat) to include yolks. Put less PB on your toast or something...

I love hearing stuff like this!! Kudos!

**alexISthrowed** · 12-07-2011, 12:19 PM

6 whole eggs with 2 whites every morning. Gotta love bulking!

**juttsdm5** · 12-07-2011, 01:07 PM

In the morning i have 6 eggs. I only leave 1 yolk in the bowl.

Its not so much the fat , its the CHOLESTEROL !

1 large white egg has 185 mgs which is 60% of the daily value baed on a 2000 cal diet or whatever.

The yolk Contains most of the fat and Cholesterol. So if you have 6 full eggs in the morning thats 1,110 mgs of Cholesterol. Thats 360% you daily recomended intake. For just breakfast. LOL If you have a dozen eggs which i know some peopl do, thats 720% . I personally like it the way i make them.

For someone looking to lean down id choose something else . And for someone in the process of bulking, your heart doesnt need all the abuse, Just suck it up and remove the yolks.

**jasc** · 12-07-2011, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

they are already hard boiled?

I wish...
I just throw em in a big pot n hard boil the whole pack at once...

Peeling is kind of a bitch though

**JohnnyVegas** · 12-07-2011, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by l2elapse

that sounds $$$, you know a place to get them cheap?

Carton at CostCo, or at WalMart (like Gixxer).

I don't remember the cost, but they aren't that expensive. I definitely wouldn't start with eggs and separate out the yolk.

**JohnnyVegas** · 12-07-2011, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Swifto

Never throw the yolk.

Full of growth factors, amino acids, digestive enzymes and omega-3.

Terrible thing to waste.

Adjust your macros (fat) to include yolks. Put less PB on your toast or something...

Good info.

**RaginCajun** · 12-07-2011, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

they are already hard boiled?

i have seen them sold as boiled before

**Swifto** · 12-07-2011, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by juttsdm5

In the morning i have 6 eggs. I only leave 1 yolk in the bowl.

Its not so much the fat , its the CHOLESTEROL !

1 large white egg has 185 mgs which is 60% of the daily value baed on a 2000 cal diet or whatever.

The yolk Contains most of the fat and Cholesterol. So if you have 6 full eggs in the morning thats 1,110 mgs of Cholesterol. Thats 360% you daily recomended intake. For just breakfast. LOL If you have a dozen eggs which i know some peopl do, thats 720% . I personally like it the way i make them.

For someone looking to lean down id choose something else . And for someone in the process of bulking, your heart doesnt need all the abuse, Just suck it up and remove the yolks.

Your info. is outdated.

Saturated fat and cholesterol have almost no effect on heart disease.

So what does cause problems? Processed carbs, simple carbs, hydrogenated fats, trans fats and others.

Take and eskimo's diet and then look at the average American.... Who do you think has a higher rate of CHD, cancer(s), obesity?

Read, "The great cholesterol con" by Dr Malcom Kendrick.

**Swifto** · 12-07-2011, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by mountaindog1

Well if we are going to play the pick a population game let's go...The Masai in Africa have the highest saturated fat and cholesterol intake ever discovered..basically they eat meat, drink raw milk, and eat butter, and drink some blood actually...do you know what their rate of heart disease is...VIRTUALLY ZERO...

When they measured their cholesterol. it was one of the lowest in the world, 50% lower than most Americans..this is with 1/2 gallon of raw milk...half POUND of butterfat,,sometimes 4 to 10 lbs a meat in a day..etc..

NEXT...

JM

Mountaindog1 = John Meadows, CISSN (Certified Sports Nutritionalist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition).

**dec11** · 12-07-2011, 05:08 PM

eat the damn yolk, it wont kill you.

ive had a minimum of 6 whole eggs a day for years and had cholesterol done recently, and guess what? perfectly fine and within normal range.

**Swifto** · 12-07-2011, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by dec11

eat the damn yolk, it wont kill you.

ive had a minimum of 6 whole eggs a day for years and had cholesterol done recently, and guess what? perfectly fine and within normal range.

Same with me mate. I eat eggs every morning, sometimes evening and red meat and my cholesterol is fine.

**scorpion62** · 12-07-2011, 05:29 PM

I eat the full eggs six every morning agree with dec they wont kill us

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 06:51 PM

I am already feeling better and better about this, I am gonna eat them all yum yum yum.

**kif** · 12-07-2011, 09:49 PM

http://www.eggwhitesint.com/store.php

**Razor** · 12-07-2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by kif

http://www.eggwhitesint.com/store.php

Gixxer will be buying that asap.

**kif** · 12-08-2011, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by Razr.

Gixxer will be buying that asap.

There awesome bro I eat a cup with 2 full eggs every morning

**Todd the truth** · 12-08-2011, 01:38 AM

Can you drink egg whites without worrying about salmonella? Just chugg them or is there a secret?

**juttsdm5** · 12-08-2011, 06:26 AM

I love eggs !

Razr was asking where all the hype about the yolk is comming from. Its the fat content and Cholesterol. If i have 6 eggs, i generaly prefer 1 yolk.

Just personal preference.

**flatscat** · 12-08-2011, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by JohnnyVegas

Carton at CostCo, or at WalMart (like Gixxer).

I don't remember the cost, but they aren't that expensive. I definitely wouldn't start with eggs and separate out the yolk.

Unless you have your OWN chickens JV - costs me about $12/month in feed and I get two dozen fresh and VERY nutritious eggs every week. What most folks don't know is how long the eggs you buy in the store have been in cold storage....

**Razor** · 12-08-2011, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by flatscat

Unless you have your OWN chickens JV - costs me about $12/month in feed and I get two dozen fresh and VERY nutritious eggs every week. What most folks don't know is how long the eggs you buy in the store have been in cold storage....

Gawd I want my own chickens. But I live in the city, I love those little peeps!

**gbrice75** · 12-08-2011, 11:51 AM

I haven't read the other replies so I'm sure my opinion is going to be redundant, but I'm giving it anyway!! :P

Egg yolks are great... they contain a ton of nutrients, and the while cholesterol thing is way overblown IMO. Think about it - does the baby chick grow in the white, or the yolk sac? Nuff said!

That being said, the protein to fat ratio is not great by any stretch, and I don't recommend eating them on a 1:1 basis. I'll usually do 1 whole egg to every 2 whites, depending on my dietary fat allotment for the current goal.