Eggs are a body builders staple diet. A rich source of protein, an egg has all the essential amino acids. One egg white contains approx 5 grams of high quality protein. To add on that eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D and are an excellent source of vitamin B12, which is essential for proper nerve function.
Egg whites contain the purest form of protein found in whole-foods. It is so high that nutritionists use them as the standard when comparing other whole-food proteins. Their "biological value" -- a measurement used to determine how efficiently a protein is used for growth -- is 93.7. Milk, fish, beef, and rice respectively have a bio value of 84.5, 76, 74.3, and 64. Considering the good protein form that eggs contain, many supplement companies are coming up with products made from egg whites.
However eggs might come infected with bacteria. One egg in 10,000 is contaminated with salmonella, so eating them udercooked or gulping them down raw just as rocky did in his movies might not be a good idea. A good way to eat eggs is to have them boiled so that they are low in calories, and with all the benefits.
There are no specific rules regarding the numbers of eggs we should consume. Professional body builders go upto more than 50 eggs a day. But their body requirements are such that they need good quality protein to rebuild and repair their muscles.
A great source of protein and easy to prepare, eggs are nature's golden food.
