Egg whites v. Egg substitutes?

[gogo548]

Hi all,

On day 4 here (sort of - had caffeine on day 1!)

Egg yolks upset my stomach. Therefore, I use egg whites. I was wondering if it would be better or make no difference if I use egg substitutes? Not necessarily for carb counting, but which is actually healthier/better for you?

Also, anyone cook eggs in "batches"? I'd like to have some pre-made scramble eggs ready to nuke before I go to work. I have no idea how long cooked eggs should last.

TIA
gogo

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Egg whites v. Egg substitutes?

Egg substitutes have chemicals in them. However, it may be a better choice for you than throwing out all those egg yolks!

Can you handle whole eggs if you did something like an egg casserole?

You should be able to keep cooked eggs like a scramble for a few days ... I generally make an egg casserole when I need something like that.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Egg whites v. Egg substitutes?

you can make omeleetes in muffin pans and freeze them for ready to eat eggs. that way you got your veggies proteins and fats all in one.

if yolks upset your tummy you could add some healthy fat to make up for the missing fat from your yolk but nothing will make up for the missing vits and minerals.

[gogo548]

Re: Egg whites v. Egg substitutes?

Thanks! You opened my eyes, because I had no idea how important the yolks were.

I will attempt muffin omelettes, but I don't like cheese or veggies in my eggs. ;( I don't like cheese on my veggies either... but, I will eat cheese. sorry, it's late and I'm ramblin'!

gogo