Eat Your Eggs

Tyler has been on a Dr. Seuss kick all week. Yesterday we read “Green Eggs and Ham”. He was like, “I know what the lesson of this story is…..you have to try something before you know if you will like it or not!” Such a smart kid! To wrap up the Dr. Seuss celebration, I made him Green Eggs and “Ham” (actually canadian bacon) for breakfast this morning.

Now Eggs are not something Tyler had to TRY. We LOVE Eggs!

Eggs are a main staple in our house. Tyler and I eat about 2 eggs for breakfast 3 to 5 mornings a week.

This morning’s celebration breakfast was a great way to kick off a conversation about why eggs are so good for you.

Why Eggs Rock

~ Eggs are Protein Powerhouses!

Just 1 egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids, one of the few foods considered to be a complete protein.

Protein was one of the 1st benefits Tyler mentioned in his video – he KNOWS this at Age 8! Protein-rich foods must be an essential part of each and every meal and snack for protein helps sustain your energy level and curb hunger, cravings and unhealthy snacking.

Plus complete proteins are the “building blocks” of the body supplying energy for your body to function, for building and repairing tissue and keeping your body strong and healthy. Protein also helps fight infections, keeps body fluids in balance and helps your body maintain a healthy metabolism.

~ Vitamin D

Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.

~ Choline

Eggs are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

~ Multivitamin

Eggs are like taking a multivitamin for they are packed with 14 essential nutrients!

What About Cholesterol?

New research shows that moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person’s lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.

How To Choose Eggs

Look for organic, omega-3 eggs.

Go Organic and double the nutritional value!

Pasture-raised organic hens produce eggs tha tcome without added hormones or antibiotics, have 2/3 more vitamin A, 1/4 less saturated fat, three times more vitamin E, seven times more beta carotene and twice the omega-3 fatty acids compared to commercially produced eggs.

Omega 3′s not only have powerful antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-heart disease properties and help combat depression and alleviate PMS symptoms, they have also been shown to have a positive effect on your metabolism for it promotes healthy blood sugars….meaning, insulin levels are lowered, lower insulin spikes, the more likely your body is to use or burn up more stored fat.

Plus organic eggs Taste better!

The Cost of Organic

I find a dozen large eggs in the organic section of our local grocery store for about $3 – $4….and no need to scoff at the price for this works out to be about 25 to 30 cents an egg. Not at all what I would consider expensive for a healthy food.

Be sure to pair your eggs up with fresh fruit too! One of Tyler’s favorite breakfast fruit dishes is Banana slices and Blueberries.

Bonus Egg Tips

Eggs are one of the quickest proteins to prepare!

On the busiest of mornings – and believe me I have a LOT – cooking a few eggs is one of the easiest tasks I can take on. Scrambled, omelets, sunny side up which Tyler and I like to call “dipper eggs”. And heck, if I plan ahead I have hard boiled eggs on hand.

As a Mom sending my child off to school, I like knowing my child has had a well rounded, nutritious breakfast ~ one that keeps him satisfied until lunch so he has the energy and focus to do well in school.

No reason not to eat your eggs.

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