I could talk about this wonderful, fantastic food all day
long! Maybe not ALL day, but for at
least a good 2 ½ hours. I’ll save you
some time, though, and present you with a simplified list of what I feel are
the top reasons eggs should be a part of your diet.
1) They are the absolute PERFECT protein. I love telling people that if you were to
take protein rich foods and place them on a scale of 1 to 100 (100 being the
best quality, most bioavailable form of protein), the egg would score a
whopping 99! When comparing that to a
3oz. slab of beef at 47, it makes for an easy decision. 2) They have more vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients than nearly ANY OTHER food. All the essential nutrients that you can only get from food (your body cannot produce them) can be found in just one egg.
3) An egg has some cholesterol, but innumerable studies have shown that diagnoses such as high cholesterol and heart disease are not linked to the cholesterol you consume from eggs. Eating one egg per day is actually very healthy.
4) They’re so versatile! Not only do they act as a binder in baked goods, but they can also be enjoyed by themselves. (I’ve also added in some of my favorite flavor combinations).
-- Sunny side up (paired with avocado, salsa, and cilantro on a corn tortilla )
-- Scrambled (with dill)
-- Over easy (on a burger or BLT)
-- Hard boiled (with a little wasabi)
-- Poached
-- Benedict
-- Omelet
-- In soups and salads
5) They’re cheap! This is the best one so far. We all need protein in our diet, and if you’re watching your budget why not opt for the higher protein ranking, $0.14 egg vs. the so-so, $1.20 3oz. serving of beef?
People often ask me this question, “If I had to eat only one
food for the rest of my life, what should I eat?” (Interesting question, I know, but
regardless) my response will always be, “An egg”.
So when my host mom fries eggs for breakfast she melts a couple large spoonfuls of butter in the pan first and then sprinkles quite a bit of salt on them while they cook. They are delicious! but how far does that reduce the nutritional benefits?
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your posts, Marsha! The nutritional value of the egg itself will not be compromised from cooking it with butter and salt. You will still be getting all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. You'll just be getting the added fat (some of which is good) and salt from the things she is adding to the egg. Once in awhile this is okay. If this is an everyday breakfast, you may want to watch out for long term complications associated with hypertension and heart disease.
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