I have read in a couple of posts where people are using egg substitute, for breakfast for example. i have been shopping around for this in Oz and all i can find is a starchy substitute ( usually potato based) that is used in baking in place of eggs. this does not seem to be the same thing as that which is required for breakfast in the Zone ( which, in the recipes I have read yeilds two protein blocks) would someone please be so kind as to list the ingredients of their egg substitute so that i can try to find a similar product? many thanks Top

We mean an egg substitute that is almost pure egg whites, with a trace of other ingredients (usually less than 1% ) to make it pale yellow and smooth, like beaten eggs. There should be no potato in it; that stuff must be for vegans. (You can be a vegan and still be a Zoner, but not with that stuff). Brands in North America are EggBeaters, Better'N'Eggs, Break-Free...Some are just pure whites with no attempt to look yellow. Some other members can tell you the brand names to look for in the British Commonwealths of the Southern Hemisphere . Until then, use real eggs if you're ovo-lacto, but NO: Starch-based egg substitute is NOT a protein.

thanks Adam I now know what i am looking for cheers Top

[b:21f3e4d956]what if you can't eat eggs or egg whites, or dried egg whites? [quote:21f3e4d956]what can you subsitute pretty close for this???[/b:21f3e4d956][/quote:21f3e4d956] I am very allergic to eggs, but I do eat meats and stuff - [i:21f3e4d956]not a vegetarian![/i:21f3e4d956]

[quote:345ed70b0a="SugaBooga"][b:345ed70b0a]what if you can't eat eggs or egg whites, or dried egg whites? [quote:345ed70b0a]what can you subsitute pretty close for this???[/b:345ed70b0a][/quote:345ed70b0a] I am very allergic to eggs, but I do eat meats and stuff - [i:345ed70b0a]not a vegetarian![/i:345ed70b0a][/quote:345ed70b0a] You do not have to have eggs for breakfast to be in the ZONE! All you need is a balance of lean protein, good carbs, and good fats. They can come from any source. Personally I have non-fat, plain yogurt. Balanced Protein and Carbs, and add some good fat.