Egg whites for protein?

[story1267]

Hi! I'm interested in the various discussions about protein shakes and the different things people use; protein powders, etc.

Just out of curiosity what do people think about using the pasteurized egg whites (you can get them in a carton in the EggBeater section) in smoothies to add protein?

My thoughts are that it's cheap and quick but I don't know enough about it.

Thanks!
Suzanne

 

[Amy Steppe]

I love boiled egg whites and always have. Even as a kid, I hated the yolks.

I don't use egg whites except in the boiled form except for an occasional egg white/veggie omlet.

 

[mspina]

I have regularly used "traditional" egg whites for protein, but just started using the pasturized stuff in shakes (and straight - they really are tasteless and are great for a right before bed protein boost). I love it.

 

[story1267]

Thanks to you both for your replies. I've been mulling over "gulp" getting up early to work out and adding more weight training since I've been doing just cardio for a month to see if the scale would budge. I'll need something restorative afterwards and, for me, it needs to be all of the following - quick, easy, and cheap.

I have tried the egg whites here and there and they really do taste like nothing so it's very easy to add them to soft foods or smoothies.