Protein - Timing is Everything!

Body builders know that protein equals muscle growth. While what you eat is very important, the timing of that is equally a factor in muscle growth. As we mentioned last week, you should consume 1 to 1.5 times your body weight in grams of protein. There is a great protein calculator on bodybuilding.com so you can easily calculate how much protein you should consume. Now that you know HOW MUCH you need, let's take a look at WHEN you should consume your protein.

To maximize muscle growth it is crucial that you eat first thing in the morning, since your body has been in a state of starvation. While you sleep, your body burns your muscle for energy since your glycogen store is low. It's also necessary to consume protein, such as Eggology Egg Whites, between regularly scheduled meals so that your muscles are constantly being fed.

Before a workout, you need to feed your muscles with a protein source and follow up your workout with more protein to repair your muscle cells from your strenuous workout. Don't forget to eat a slow acting protein prior to going to bed too! Muscles experience maximum growth at night, by eating casein proteins , such as an egg white scramble, you encourage them to grow!

Prepare your body for maximum muscle growth by consuming the right protein at the right time!

What is your favorite protein source? Share your favorite combinations!

Eat Eggology Egg Whites to Build Muscle

I am always on the look out for great ways to integrate egg whites into healthy recipes as I continue to strive towards always being fit and eating healthy. At the end of a long day, I often find myself online looking for new ways to eat right and in turn, increase muscle mass. Tonight I stumbled across an oldie, but goodie post on bodybuilding.com that was discussing "Eggs-actly What You Need to Build Muscle" by Scott Diedrichs.

Scott does an eggcellent job eggsplaining all the benefits of making egg whites a daily part of your work out repertoire. He points out the importance of protein-without it you simply can't build muscle! Egg whites are easily digested and absorbed and are extremely useful in ensuring a balanced diet for bodybuilders.

Not only does Mr. Diedrichs break down the benefits of adding eggs into your diet, but he also discusses all the different ways to cook eggs. For those of you that are looking at moving into culinary adventures with your egg cookery, he lists six ways-can you name them all?

Take a minute to check out Scott's great post, learn more about the benefits of eggs in your diet and in your muscle gain and while you are at it, why don't you let Eggology hear your success stories! We never get eggsausted hearing those!

Still trying to figure out the six ways to cook an egg white? I won't keep you guessing any longer! You've got microwaved egg whites, scrambled egg whites, boiled eggs, broiled egg whites, fried egg whites, baked egg whites and last but not least (drumroll please) steamed egg whites!

ENJOY Eggology Egg Whites six different ways!
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Eggology On-The-Go Egg White Microwave Scrambles are HOT!

Eggology Egg White On-The-Go microwave scrambles are Hot Hot Hot! Literally! Shake this little cup, pop it in your microwave for about 95 seconds and you've got yourself a hot, healthy, delicious, all-natural-with-nothing-added egg white scramble. Figuratively too! We've been finding that Eggology's On-The-Go scrambles have been featured quite a bit recently in the media, both online and in print (magazines, newspapers, that sort of thing for those of you who are online only!). Check it out:

• Good Housekeeping magazine selected these quick and delicious egg whites as one of the Best Convenient Breakfast Foods!
• Prevention.com's answer for a low-carb, grab-and-go breakfast option was Eggology's On-The-Go egg white scrambles!
• TheCelebrityCafe.com touted the On-The-Go egg whites as a highly portable food product for health conscious individuals!

If your favorite grocer isn't carrying these - ask for them! You can always order Eggology egg whites online too! Eggology egg whites arrive at your door fresh and cold! Freeze some to enjoy later!

Eggology Egg White Recipe of the Day: Spinach & Orange Scramble

Looking for a healthy, refreshing breakfast with a little zest? Eggology's featured recipe - Spinach & Orange Eggwhite Scramble is simple and nutritious - great way to start your day!

Spinach & Orange Scramble

WHAT YOU NEED:
3/4 cup Eggology egg whites
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
nonfat cooking spray
4 ounces fresh spinach, well washed and stems trimmed
dash of cayenne pepper
salt to taste
grated rind of one orange

INSTRUCTIONS
Beat the Eggology egg whites until frothy, then blend in the tomato sauce.

Heat a skillet over a medium flame and spray with cooking spray.

Sauté the spinach until it is wilted and there is no liquid in the pan. Pour in the Eggology egg whites, season with cayenne pepper, and salt and cook slowly, stirring until thickened.

Sprinkle with grated orange rind and serve immediately.

Find more gourmet, healthy egg white breakfast recipes on Eggology's Recipe Page.