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Egg Substitutes
Posted on Nov 13th 2009 2:15PM by Vicki SalemiFiled Under: Nutrition & Supplements
Do you eat eggs? Or do you choose egg substitutes?
Eggs have omega-3 fatty acids in their yolks, but can often be considered a health concern. They have high cholesterol and fat content and are often linked to an increase in Type 2 diabetes. That's why many people are opting for egg substitutes -- and there are a variety of options.
Some egg substitutes are made from the egg white only. They omit the yolk and yet add vitamins and minerals including vegetable-based emulsifiers and thickeners like guar gum.
There are also ways to create your own egg substitutes. Two tablespoons of cornstarch may be equivalent to one egg as are two tablespoons of arrowroot flour or two tablespoons of potato starch. In cake recipes, one banana can be substituted for one egg.
Another idea is an egg substitute recipe, which includes one tablespoon of nonfat dry milk powder, two egg whites from large eggs and four drops of yellow food color. After you sprinkle powdered milk over egg whites, beat them until they're smooth. Add food color and beat until blended. This will create one-fourth cup, equivalent to one large egg.
That's Fit can answer all of your nutrition questions --whether they're about foods or supplements.
Eggs have omega-3 fatty acids in their yolks, but can often be considered a health concern. They have high cholesterol and fat content and are often linked to an increase in Type 2 diabetes. That's why many people are opting for egg substitutes -- and there are a variety of options.
Some egg substitutes are made from the egg white only. They omit the yolk and yet add vitamins and minerals including vegetable-based emulsifiers and thickeners like guar gum.
There are also ways to create your own egg substitutes. Two tablespoons of cornstarch may be equivalent to one egg as are two tablespoons of arrowroot flour or two tablespoons of potato starch. In cake recipes, one banana can be substituted for one egg.
Another idea is an egg substitute recipe, which includes one tablespoon of nonfat dry milk powder, two egg whites from large eggs and four drops of yellow food color. After you sprinkle powdered milk over egg whites, beat them until they're smooth. Add food color and beat until blended. This will create one-fourth cup, equivalent to one large egg.
That's Fit can answer all of your nutrition questions --whether they're about foods or supplements.
