Egg White Protein And Your Bodybuilding Diet

If you're trying to gain muscle mass naturally, then there is no doubt you understand the importance of eating enough high quality muscle building protein. If you're searching for a way to add additional sources of bodybuilding protein to your diet without having to choke down more chicken breast, ground beef or whey protein powder, then egg white protein may be a good choice.  While egg protein has been a staple of a well balanced bodybuilding diet for decades, for some strange reason, it seems that egg protein has fallen out of favor in the bodybuilding community over the past 2 - 3 years. Kind of strange when you begin to look at the benefits of consuming egg whites, whole eggs and egg protein powders.

Egg White Protein High Quality Or Not?

Egg whites are definitely one of the most (and quite possibly the most) complete sources of bodybuilding protein. Combining at least 8 types of protein, it would be virtually impossible to find any other naturally occurring form of protein that even comes close to the diverse protein arrangement of eggs. To give you an idea of just how high the quality of protein found in eggs is, when every other form of dietary protein is analyzed in a laboratory for protein quality, it's measured against the high quality protein profile found in eggs!

Aside from containing impressive doses of protein, whole eggs and egg whites are an amazing source of vitamins including: vitamin A vitamin E, and vitamin K. As well as various B vitamins such as vitamin B12, riboflavin and folic acid.

Whole eggs also contain all eight of the amino acids which are essential to the rest and recovery process following heavy duty body building workouts. With high doses of muscle building protein being a top priority for everyone who wants to pack on mass, egg whites protein and whole egg protein in general, may very well be one of the most complete and versatile foods around.

Why I Like Whole Egg And Egg White Protein

There are certainly a ton of options these days for both high quality whole food protein sources and supplemental proteins; I always recommend to at least try to include as many different types of protein into your diet as you can.  As far as whole eggs go, not only are they nutritious and easy to cook, but they taste great!  Even when I'm in a cutting phase of a bodybuilding program, I always try to mix in some eggs in the form of omelets, scrambled eggs or good old fashioned fried or poached eggs.

When it comes to egg white protein, I absolutely love them because they are an extremely low calorie source of protein that is versatile to cook with.  Egg whites can be whipped into oatmeal, added into omelets, or hard boiled and incorporated into thousands of dishes easily. If I'm ever in a situation where I need to increase my protein intake but also cut calories, egg whites are always my first choice.

What About Egg Protein Powders?

Egg protein powders are a great way incorporate the full spectrum of proteins found in eggs without the hassle of actually having to prepare them beyond mixing them into an omelet or shake.  It's also important to keep in mind that while food sources of protein are typically higher quality than supplemental powders due to the fact that the supplements have been refined and processed to some degree.

That said, it's awfully hard to find a more convenient way to get in some extra protein throughout the day. If you're one of those people who just doesn't like to eat eggs or mess around with the inconvenience of separating your egg whites each day, then egg white protein powders may be a good choice for you.  I personally like to use egg white powders whenever I'm on the road or get too busy to cook my meals. Whey protein and egg protein powders can be a real convenience whenever you start to slip off of your bodybuilding diet.

If you're trying to piece together an efficient muscle building nutrition plan and you understand the importance of incorporating different sources of whole food and supplemental protein into your diet, then whole eggs, egg whites and egg protein powders should get some serious consideration.  Not only are eggs delicious and easy to prepare and delicious, but they are affordable and contain the "gold standard" of naturally occurring protein quality!