Posts Tagged ‘eggs’
Runny eggs.
Something I took for granted for the past 26 years. No joke. Oh velvety, buttery goodness that made the perfect “sauce” for my toast — how I missed thee.
See, runny eggs were a huge no-no throughout pregnancy. Apparently the risks of eating uncooked eggs do not favor well with developing fetuses. Who knew?!
So you KNOW what I’ve now been eating on the reg…
Come to Mama…
I’ve found runny eggs are enjoyed best salted, with buttered toast (Thanks to Foodbuzz for the amazing Nature’s Path bread! – so fresh and delish!)
So Mr. Scramble, while you’ve been a nice stand-in these past 9 months, I’m so over you. It’s not me — it’s you 
How do you like YOUR eggs? Poached? Scrambled? Sunny side? Over easy? TELL ME!
Eggs.
They can have a pretty bad connotation at times, no? Healthy menus always promote egg WHITES or egg substitutes and you hear lots of contradicting facts around cholesterol.
This is where things get a little complicated.
It is overly simple and incorrect to say egg yolks raise cholesterol. The fact is, there are many other factors involved! The type of saturated fat, individual genetics, current health status, exercise and the big picture of what else is consumed in the rest of the diet – to name a few!
In addition, research has recently shown that eggs ARE NOT THE BAD GUY!
These studies have freed the egg from its preconceived “evil” connotation and people are finally recognizing the egg for what it actually is — a great source of protein and nutrients. The egg yolks contain a high source of lutein and zeaxanthin - carotenoids that protect against cataracts and macular degeneration.
Egg yolks are also the richest source of choline, a member of the vitamin B family, you can get. Choline supports the brain and nervous system function by maintaining the structure of brain cells, and is a key component of the neuro -transmitter acetylcholine that helps relay messages from the brain and through nerves to the muscles.
Choline is also contributes to fetal brain development and helps prevent birth defects. Two eggs provide about 250 milligrams of choline, or about half of the recommended daily intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
But while the egg has been deemed an important source of nutrition, you shouldn’t start eating daily dozens! You wouldn’t go and guzzle a bottle of olive oil, would you? (don’t answer that…) But that doesn’t mean moderate doses aren’t extremely beneficial!
Bottom line — don’t be afraid to eat real, fresh eggs! They are 20479 times more delicious and provide quite a nutritional punch! Just don’t start going all Gaston on me.
My favorite ways to eat eggs:
An ‘Egg’cellent baked sweet potato
Egg in a hole
Or scrambled on toast, slathered with lots of KETCHUP!
Do you eat real eggs? How often? What’s you favorite way? GET CRACKIN’!
The following recipe will change your life. It will also cause you to exclaim, “why didn’t I think of this before?!”
Behold: An ‘Egg’cellent Baked Sweet Potato
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just ‘cuz
You’ll need:
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 real eggs
- A little buttah
- salt and pepper
First, bake your sweet potato. Here’s a simple method I use: pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork. Microwave for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the oven and bake about 10-15 minutes.
Your potato is now soft on the inside. Cut it in half and scoop out some of the sweet potato on each half, forming a tiny bowl. Now break for a bit and enjoy a little snack with the scooped out potato flesh! I like drizzling mine with ketchup
Drop a bit of buttah into each hole and cover with a cracked egg.
Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
Season with salt and pepper. Attack and enjoy the sweet, eggy, carby goodness.
ENJOY!
If you don’t like sweet potatoes, this recipe is just as yummy with a good ‘ol Idaho!
You’re welcome.