Question:
I'm thinking of adding a raw egg to my shake.
I make a nice shake with chocolate carb countdown and peanut butter, and I'm considering adding a raw egg to it to enhance the protein content. Is that a crazy, dangerous idea? — vitoria (posted on March 23, 2005)
March 22, 2005
Yuck....why not try adding some protein powder instead? You're only going
to add about 8gm of protein with the egg - you can do much better with
protein powder. Besides, unless those eggs are pasturized, you risk
salmonella and who knows what else? Just my opinion!
— Lori J.
March 23, 2005
I'm thinking a little protein powder would do more for you if you really
NEED protein supplementation. I easily get in 70- 90 grams a day from my
food, which is more than I really need for my height and weight. If you
really have a desire for raw egg, use eggbeaters, they are pasturized.
— **willow**
March 23, 2005
I agree with the other two posters, as well. You might also keep in mind
that your body can only absorb 25-30 grams of protein at a time, so check
how much you are getting with your shake, before you go adding stuff that
might end up being wasted away.
— DJeffrey
March 23, 2005
A percentage of eggs like 1 in 10,000 contain salmonella and raw can make
you VERY ill:( Something to think about before eating raw eggs...
— bob-haller
March 23, 2005
Thank you to all who responded to me; I really appreciate your sensible and
caring advice.
— vitoria
March 23, 2005
I can give you a first hand account of how nasty salmonella can be. My son
had it as a baby, and all I can say is thank goodness he was still in
diapers. I still don't know how he got it. He had chronic diarrhea for
months, and developed a lactose intolerance for a long time, too. We had
to gradually over many months, re introduce it to his diet. The poor kid
was miserable for an entire summer. With the possible bathroom issues that
so many of us have to deal with, risking salmonella would not be something
I'd chance. By the way though, I seem to remember hearing that salmonella
is transmitted on the outside of eggs. Not sure if that is true.
— Fixnmyself
March 23, 2005
How about Egg Beaters? Same protein count and it's pasturized so zero risk
:o)
— [Deactivated Member]
March 24, 2005
Personally, Now days, Salmonella is not much of a problem if you buy the
eggs in a store. I put raw eggs in shakes and I am 56 and still alive and
well. However, I agree that egg beaters or egg starts from Costco is a
better option. They have 0 fat and 30 calories per 1/4 cup. I have switched
to using them exclusively. I was getting too much fat and cholesterol in my
diet. Protein powder is a good idea too. I think your shake sounds yummy!!
I love Carb Countdown choc bev. It is awesome!!I often cook my oat bran in
one cup of it. hugs Jo
— Jo Marie M.
March 26, 2005
I always buy my eggs in the supermarket. I hope you didn't think this girl
from NYC was taking them straight from the chicken coop!!!! I am glad
you never had a problem with the salmonella, but boy, after my son's
experience, I wouldn't take a chance. It's a funny thing, my mother used to
put raw eggs in my chocolate milk when I was young. I used to be a real
skinny kid and she tried to fatten me up in those days. Little did Mom
know how much fattening would happen. LOL!!!
— Fixnmyself
March 29, 2005
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