Yesterday, I got a question in my inbox regarding my egg & avocado recipe from yesterday. The question was to essentially clear up some of the information about eggs. Good or bad? Healthy or not?
Without a doubt, I've heard it said that eggs are "bad", and that is just not true. I think they got that reputation years ago before the recommendation from the AHA (American Heart Association) changed in 2000.
Nowadays, the general rule is that a healthy adult can consume one egg per day. Keep in mind, this refers to one WHOLE egg, yolk and all. The yolk is where the controversy...and consequently; flavor is. The yolk is full of iron, carotenoids, and protein to name a few. A whole egg boasts a meager 70 calories on average, depending on size.
Egg whites on the other hand are NOT very flavorful, but have very little cholesterol or fat. They do still have plenty of protein and can be easily dressed up with veggies and hot sauce, which is why they have become a favorite of those watching caloric intake.
Eggs are an eggceptionally ( groan, sorry) inexpensive source of protein. If you can a afford very little else, spring for some organic eggs and you can easily satisfy your protein intake needs.
So, in short; they are "good". As with most any other food, you can consume whole eggs in moderation; egg whites you can be more liberal with because you've removed the yolk. Perhaps try a ratio of one whole egg and 2 additional whites for your next breakfast scramble.
One final word; please buy real eggs, not the "eggs" in a carton. The real thing is cheaper and a whole food product without any byproducts or extra ingredients.
Til next time...
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