How many of you have some of these colorful, hard boiled super foods in your fridge as you read this? Hopefully, you have some leftover after the holiday weekend. I was looking for a good protein source to go along with my whole grain waffles this morning and was happy to see some hard boiled eggs sittin’ pretty in the fridge. I chose to eat one whole egg and one egg white for a satisfying 12 grams of protein.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked whether eggs are “good” are “bad” from a nutrition standpoint. They are a source of dietary cholesterol, containing about 186 mg in the yolk. The way people respond to dietary cholesterol varies from one person to the next. Also, saturated and trans fat have more of an effect on most people’s cholesterol profiles versus dietary cholesterol. However, if you do have elevated LDL cholesterol, it may help to keep your dietary cholesterol, eggs included, in moderation; usually 3 whole eggs or less per week.
In addition to being a good source of protein, eggs contain Vitamins A, B6, B12 and D. Eggs are also an excellent source of choline, an essential nutrient that contributes to fetal brain development and adult brain function. Additionally, eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin which can help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. And all of these benefits come for about 15 cents and 70 calories a pop.
Consider adding eggs scrambled with veggies and wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla to your breakfast rotation. Also, try keeping hard boiled eggs in the fridge as a quick, portable protein snack or side.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked whether eggs are “good” are “bad” from a nutrition standpoint. They are a source of dietary cholesterol, containing about 186 mg in the yolk. The way people respond to dietary cholesterol varies from one person to the next. Also, saturated and trans fat have more of an effect on most people’s cholesterol profiles versus dietary cholesterol. However, if you do have elevated LDL cholesterol, it may help to keep your dietary cholesterol, eggs included, in moderation; usually 3 whole eggs or less per week.
In addition to being a good source of protein, eggs contain Vitamins A, B6, B12 and D. Eggs are also an excellent source of choline, an essential nutrient that contributes to fetal brain development and adult brain function. Additionally, eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin which can help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. And all of these benefits come for about 15 cents and 70 calories a pop.
Consider adding eggs scrambled with veggies and wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla to your breakfast rotation. Also, try keeping hard boiled eggs in the fridge as a quick, portable protein snack or side.