How Many Eggs should Prospective Weight Lifters Consume Daily?
Every prospective bodybuilder or weight lifter needs to consume a great deal of protein on a daily basis to boost muscle growth. In order to achieve this, most people consume varying combination of eggs, supplements, and lean meats. Eggs are essential for aspiring weightlifters as it contains all the essential amino acids that the body requires. It also provides excellent nutrition for damaged tissues, and it improves the speed of muscle recovery.
Some of the most famous bodybuilders in the world are believed to eat up to 30 eggs on a daily basis as it is most often a healthier alternative to consuming a large amount of meat or supplements. Eggs are very versatile and a whole egg can contain up to 6.3 grams of protein. However, eggs also contain a high amount of cholesterol, so you need to be careful with how you start. Egg yolk contains all the cholesterol, so, if you have high cholesterol levels, it may be advisable to directly consume egg whites alone.
It is better to slowly increase your level of consumption. You can start with 5-10 eggs daily unless you are already at that level. Eating around 5-6 eggs for breakfast daily is an excellent way to boost muscle growth and increase body bulk. Within a couple of weeks, you can increase this number gradually to a comfortable level. Ideally, you should not consume more than 15 eggs, unless you aspire to become a serious bodybuilder or athlete.
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New Generation Eggs Large 18's @ R39.99
New Generation Eggs Extra Large 18's @ R53.99
New Generation Eggs Jumbo 18's @ R59.99
