Eggs are Egg-cellent
Eggs are Egg-cellent
Pros Outweigh the Cons
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer
SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free! Eggs are one of the foods that over the years have caused controversy. Yes, that’s right, controversy. Are they healthy? Are they not? Well, today my friends, we come to an answer. Yes, you can eat eggs as part of a healthy diet. The American Heart Association themselves says that it is, in fact, okay to eat an egg a day. The main concern for many people in eating eggs is that they have a lot of cholesterol. This is true; however, as long as you are eating a diet that is otherwise low in cholesterol, eggs should not be too detrimental to your health. If you already have cholesterol problems, you simply must be careful. Don’t eat more than around one egg a day. What if you think an omelet is looking a little skimpy with just one egg? Don’t despair. The yolk is where the cholesterol is stored. By using only one egg yolk and several egg whites, you’ll be creating a tasty and more filling breakfast. Eggs are loaded with all kinds of nutritional benefits; the list is quite long. For starters, eggs are high in protein. When you are working out, protein helps to keep your muscles in top form. Have you heard the hype about carotenoids? These are nutrients, found in eggs, which help keep your vision sharp. They will prevent cataracts and keep eyes healthy later in life. Vitamin D is also found aplenty in eggs. Also attained by drinking milk, this vitamin helps the bones stay healthy by aiding in the absorption of calcium. And remember choline? If not, this helps to enhance memory function and is easily acquired by eating an egg. Lastly, if you are on a strict diet, carefully watching calories, eggs only have about 75 calories each. We’ve been lectured over and over about starting each day off right with a healthy breakfast, so why not try including eggs in the morning? In a meal that is frequently missed, stocking up on nutrients early actually helps improve concentration throughout the whole day. Plus, eggs are easy to prepare, easy to eat, and taste great. For a healthy omelet, try the recipe below. Eat your eggs! Yes, it is okay! Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup of spinach leaves, chopped 1/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese Instructions- First, separate the eggs in a bowl. Include for your omelet both egg whites, but only 1 egg yolk to cut down on the cholesterol. Combine these, and whip until frothy.
- Pour into a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook for around 3 minutes, until the bottom of the eggs begins to set. With a spatula, lift the edges of the eggs up to allow the uncooked portion to flow to the bottom. Then allow the eggs to cook for another 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle one half of the omelet with the remaining ingredients, putting the cheese on top. Allow this to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Flip the omelet in half over the side with the ingredients.
- Serve and enjoy.
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