Re: Egg Whites and Protein (was re: Need Help with Diet Suggestions)

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Rhonda-

Yes, I would avoid raw egg whites entirely. You're likely causing

yourself some biotin problems with all that avidin.

Unfortunately, recently found out that cooking doesn't

deactivate the avidin in egg whites nearly as much as is usually

supposed, so even cooked whole eggs probably shouldn't be eaten all

that regularly.

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> ~~~Avoid raw egg whites completely? I add 2 whole eggs to my morning

> kefir fruit smoothie for the protein. This is breakfast 5 days a

> week. Too many raw whites, I presume? Couldn't a person just

> supplement with more Biotin to make up for the loss?

>

> If that's the case, then what would be a good high protein source to

> add to the smoothie? I'm striving for 20 to 25 grams of protein and 1

> cup of kefir isn't anywhere near close.