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Egg Protein Powder
Reviews
The tried and true
muscle building
protein
Until whey protein
arrived on the scene, egg protein was
considered king for muscle building.
And despite the popularity of whey, egg is
still very rich in quality and most
manufacturers of protein powders still use
egg protein as the standard of reference.
Egg protein is considered complete.
That is it contains all the essential amino
acids that the human body requires on a
daily basis. One large egg contains about
6.5 grams of protein, of which the egg white
contains over half the protein content - 3.6
grams – but no fat. The remaining 2.9 grams
of protein is found in the yolk, which also
contains about 1.6 grams of saturated fat.
It is because of the saturated fat that many
people either eat just egg whites or avoid
eggs all together. This is too bad as egg
yolk also contains mono and polyunsaturated
fat – both of which actually reduce the risk
of heart disease. Mother nature struck a
happy balance by offsetting the “bad” fat
contained in eggs, with an equal amount of
“good” fat. This make eggs a healthy source
of muscle building protein.
Eggs are loaded with more than just muscle
building protein though. They also contain
such essential vitamins as A (essential for
normal growth and development), D (provides
mineral absorption and good bone health), E
(gives protection against heart disease and
some cancers), and the B group, as well as
minerals iron, phosphorus, zinc, and in
particular iodine, required for making thyroid
hormones. They’re also low in saturated fat,
making them a healthy choice for all the
family. And being low in calories (75-80 kcals
per medium egg or approximately 100 calories
per scoop of egg protein powder)) they are
great for precontest diets.
Besides it’s nutrient content, the latest
egg protein powders mix very easy and
don’t seem to cause the gastrointestinal
problems that egg protein powders from
decades ago were famous for. Simply add a scoop
or couple of table spoons of powder to a glass,
mix with water, milk, or juice, and stir. You
get 25-30 grams of pure muscle building
protein for less than 150 calories (less if you
mix with water).
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