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Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein
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By: Optimum
Nutrition
Description
Early civilizations considered the egg to be
sacred because it represented the miracle of life.
Unfortunately, the egg hasn't always been seen in such a
favorable light. Over the past two decades, the egg has
come under increased scrutiny and some health
professionals have caused the egg to become a symbol of
high cholesterol. As a direct result the consumption of
eggs has decreased, and many consumers have avoided this
dietary staple altogether. Well, the tides of the
dietary ocean are turning once again and from the looks
of it, the egg is primed to make a strong comeback and
restore its once solid reputation.
What are the Major Benefits of
the Egg?
The egg is a nutrient-dense food.
First of all, it is a complete protein source meaning
that the egg contains all of the eight essential amino
acids necessary for muscle growth and maintenance. In
addition to providing high-quality protein, the egg also contains 13 vitamins
and
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minerals including vitamins A, B6, B12, riboflavin,
folate, iron, phosphorus, and zinc. Initially, one might
assume it to be a calorie-laden food, but it is actually
the exact opposite. One large egg has only 70 calories!
Isn't the Egg High in
Cholesterol?
Yes, this is true. The egg is
a high-cholesterol food. Don't eliminate the egg from
your dietary plan just yet. A number of recent studies
suggest that dietary cholesterol has only a minimal
effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) blood
cholesterol levels. Having a high LDL blood cholesterol
level can significantly increase a person's risk of
developing coronary heart disease (CHD). One study
performed by researchers from the Harvard School of
Public Health studied the relationship between egg
consumption and CHD1. The researchers came to the
conclusion that a diet including an egg a day is not
likely to increase an individual's risk of CHD.
However, there is a way to enjoy the
high-protein benefits of eggs without the unwanted
cholesterol. All of the cholesterol is located in the
egg yolk, not the white; therefore by separating the
white from the yolk, the cholesterol is eliminated.
Are There Alternative Means to
Incorporating More Eggs into My Diet?
As a
matter of fact, there are a couple of alternatives to
shell eggs. There are egg substitutes, which contain the
same amount of protein and nearly the same levels of
vitamins and minerals as shell eggs, but zero fat and
cholesterol and only half of the calories. Plus, egg
substitutes are usually pasteurized for safety, and they
taste remarkably similar to the real thing.
Another option is egg protein supplements. Egg protein supplements are an excellent
choice for individuals who want to reap the high quality
protein benefits of the egg in a more convenient form.
Egg protein supplements can be mixed with liquid to
yield a high protein beverage with minimal amounts of
lactose, fat, and cholesterol. The protein concentration
level of egg protein supplements is perhaps the most
attractive aspect. One scoop of an egg protein supplement can deliver up to 22 grams of protein or the
equivalent of seven egg whites.
Before you fall victim to the latest
health trends, don't give up on eggs before you realize
what you could be missing out on. After looking at the
fine print, you will see that the nutritional benefits
of eggs obviously outweigh the drawbacks. So as the
tides of the dietary ocean pull back to reveal the image
of the egg, it shouldn't be seen as a symbol of high
cholesterol, but rather a symbol of nutrition.
Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg
Protein contains.
1-Only 2 Grams of
Carbohydrates
2-No Fat, Saturated Fat, or
Sugar
3-No Lactose or Aspartame
100% Egg Protein contains the
nutritional equivalent of seven egg whites per scoop and
takes only 10 seconds to prepare. It provides a complete
profile of essential Amino Acids, Branched Chain Amino
Acids and Glutamic Acid.
Supplement Facts
One scoop supplies the following
ingredients:
Calories - 100
Total
Carbohydrate - 4 g, 1%
Dietary Fiber - 1 g, 4%
Sugars - 0 g
Protein - 22 g, 44%
Calcium - 20 mg, 2%
Iron - 0.6 mg,
4%
Phosphorus - 50 mg, 6%
Magnesium
- 23 mg, 6%
Sodium - 340 mg, 15%
Potassium - 390 mg, 10%
Ingredients: Pasteurized Egg Albumen
(including the following protein fractions: Ovalbumin,
Ovotransferrin, Ovomucoid, Ovomucin and Lysozyme),
Cocoa, Artificial Flavor,
Aspartame.
Directions
Take 1 to 3 servings
daily.
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