I have heard countless times that raw eggs are good for you at anytime, especially after a work out... Is this true, and if yes how? I know about the risk salmonilla too.

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if you can handle the taste and smell of raw egg, then go for it and do some work haha.

raw eggs will take you from this:


TO THIS:

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raw eggs will take you from this:


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It takes you from the Pirates to the Giants? Wow if i was on the pirates i would definently go raw eggs.

Sorry i couldnt resist!@

What is the objective?

I think Jon Doyle might be able to shed some more light on this.

I remember many years ago we used to put raw eggs in various protein shakes. I am not sure this would be necessary since there are so many high quality proteins available and could put you at risk to salmonella. If you eat a healthy balanced diet, and then after a heavy work out take a quality protein shake you should be fine
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Now a days there isn't much a risk for salmonella from raw eggs. There was years back. With that said there still is a risk and no good reason to subject yourself to this. Especially because the protein in raw eggs in not highly absorbable to the body. There is a "layer" in the egg that is removed when cooked in order to let your body absorb that protein. So if you eat raw eggs, you'll not only subject yourself to a health risk (albeit minor) you won't get the protein, which is why I assume they are being eaten in the first place.

Jon-
I have never heard about not being able to absorb protein from raw eggs. I know that in the 60's and maybe before that weightlifters and bodybuilders "ate" raw eggs a LOT in "shakes".
I do know that there is a protein in raw eggs that kills or hinders absorption of a B vitamin (not sure which one off hand) and that some reccommended dropping raw eggs in hot water for 30 sec. to neutralize this protein.
That salmonilla though, I've had food poisoning real bad once - years ago. Affected me noticably for at least 2 weeks. Have spent rest of life trying to avoid situations like that again.

Tim Robertson

For the curious, I looked it up:
The protein is a glycoprotein called avidin.
The vitamin it binds to and renders useless is biotin (a B vitamin).
I have read that 30 sec. in boiling water will take care of the avidin (by denaturing it because of the heat - it is contained just inside the shell so the heat can get to it first).
I don't know if 30 sec. in boiling water will take care of Salmonilla so I cook my eggs.
Oh and no homemade French vanilla ice cream or homemade mayonaise, etc.

Tim Robertson

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I have never heard about not being able to absorb protein from raw eggs. I know that in the 60's and maybe before that weightlifters and bodybuilders "ate" raw eggs a LOT in "shakes".
I do know that there is a protein in raw eggs that kills or hinders absorption of a B vitamin (not sure which one off hand) and that some reccommended dropping raw eggs in hot water for 30 sec. to neutralize this protein.

Yes it used to be in vogue to do raw eggs, but that doesn't mean that was the best practice. A raw egg is going to provide about 50% of the protein a cooked egg will.

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isn't much a risk for salmonella from raw eggs.

In some states you can't order sunny side up eggs.

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isn't much a risk for salmonella from raw eggs.

In some states you can't order sunny side up eggs.

Some city ordinances say that as well. Health Risk.

Go Over-Medium...best way to get all protein! Tastes good too