Whole Eggs vs. Egg Substitutes: Which is Healthier?

Eggs have been a part of breakfast, lunch, and dinner ever since ancient humans first domesticated chickens.  But with health professionals and doctors constantly on the lookout for things that are "bad” for your health, this breakfast food comes with some controversy.  Some believe that the egg substitute sold in your local grocery store is healthier and offers more nutrition than the whole eggs.  Could this be true?

However, with the egg substitute, you will often find that the sodium content is going to be a lot higher than it is with the whole eggs.  If you are worried about consuming too much sodium, you might want to stick with whole eggs, or eschew eggs for another protein source such as fish, chicken, or turkey.

Some people who are worried about the cholesterol and fats located in the yolk of whole eggs, and they want to use a substitute.  However, the yolk of the eggs is where most of the nutritional value actually resides.  The yolk contains vitamins E, D, K, and A.  The cholesterol levels in the eggs aren’t that high, but if it still concerns you, then you should seek out one of the egg substitutes instead.  They often don’t have as much protein or nutrition, but you still get a decent taste from many of the products.

For those who are in good health, whole eggs are a great way to get extra protein and nutrition in the morning.  As with any food, you do not want to overeat.  Don’t fear what fitness gurus and nutritional experts say with all their trash talks on eggs; overall, they’re healthy in moderation.