Importance of Egg Whites for Bodybuilders

Egg whites are an essential source of protein for bodybuilders

Bodybuilders must eat large amounts of protein in order to strengthen and enlarge their muscles. Egg whites are one of the best sources of protein found anywhere.

Significance

Bodybuilding tears muscle fibers. Protein is what the body uses to rebuild the muscle fibers stronger than before. The egg white in one egg contains more than 3.5 grams of protein.

Considerations

The yolk of an egg contains fat, cholesterol and not as much protein as the white of the egg. Therefore, if you are eating numerous eggs each day while bodybuilding, you should skip eating the yolks.

Warning

Egg whites must be cooked; they are not safe to eat raw due to the possibility of salmonella. Egg whites must not be over-cooked, however, because nutritional value can be lost.

Benefits

Egg whites contain all eight amino acids that the body needs to recover and rebuild while bodybuilding. Egg whites also contain numerous vitamins and minerals.

Fun Fact

The name for egg whites is actually "albumen."

References

• Egg white protein