RE: FW: The Incredible Edible Egg

April 15, 2012

I don't think anything came out here.

FW: The Incredible Edible Egg

> FYI -

>

> Vivian and Barbee - That's Barbee with 2 E's

>

> blazie.girl@...

>

> When it comes to versatility, few foods can match the power of the

> incredible, edible . well, you know the rest.

>

> Jokes aside, it's true: Eggs are the perfect fare for breakfast, lunch, or

> dinner (in moderation, and usually when paired with other foods). They've

> been branded as unhealthy in the past, but with all the latest research

> proving the health benefits of eggs, that bad reputation has flown the

> coop.

> Eggs are budget-friendly, protein-packed, and low in calories. In many

> cultures, eggs are also a powerful symbol for new life, rebirth, and

> spring

> - the annual celebratory season of the egg.

>

> Read on to find out how eggs really impact your health, why we dye Easter

> eggs, the difference between white and brown eggs, and more.

>

> Eggs Can Be Heart Healthy

>

> Most of egg's bad reputation is due to the cholesterol in the yolk.

> According to the American Heart Association, one large egg yolk has about

> 186 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol, and it's recommended that the average

> person limit dietary cholesterol intake to 300 mg per day. The AHA

> recommends that people with normal cholesterol levels cap their egg

> consumption to four or fewer whole eggs per week, and suggests that people

> with heart disease eat two or fewer eggs per week or use cholesterol-free

> egg substitutes. Because egg whites contain no cholesterol, unlimited egg

> white consumption is perfectly heart-healthy.

>

> The reputation of eggs has largely been restored because study after study

> has found that dietary cholesterol has a much smaller impact on

> cholesterol

> levels than was once believed. In fact, a 2001 study published in

> Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, found that

> lutein, a nutrient found in egg yolks, may even help reduce the risk of

> heart disease.

>

> Eggs Are a Weight-Loss Super food

>

> Prized for their low-calorie protein punch, eggs are an excellent snack or

> meal for anyone who wants to lose or manage their weight. With 6 grams of

> protein and only 80 calories per large egg, one hard-boiled egg can be a

> satisfying snack. Add a handful of fresh spinach to an egg scramble, and

> you

> have a healthy breakfast that's bursting with nutrients. Egg whites have

> only 15 calories per egg, no cholesterol, and no saturated fat, which

> makes

> them an extremely diet-friendly food.

>

> Eggs Are Nutrient-Rich

>

> In addition to helping with weight control, eggs supply many essential

> nutrients, including vitamin A, and the minerals iron, phosphorus, zinc,

> and

> DHA, which is a key to brain health. For vegetarians who still eat some

> animal products, eggs are an excellent nonmeat source of the vitamin B12,

> an

> essential nutrient that most humans get from meat, fish, and dairy.

>

> How nutritious an egg is also largely depends on how it was produced. Some

> farmers now feed laying hens omega-3-rich diets that in turn produce eggs

> that are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, which can boost heart health.

> Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has approved the use

> of labels claiming that certain eggs are high in omega-3s, the agency says

> there's not enough scientific evidence to determine whether the addition

> of

> heart-healthy omega-3s to eggs provides a significant benefit.

>

> Egg Size and Color Comes to the Chicken

>

> When you're standing at the

> <http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/meal-planning.aspx> grocery

> store among all the types of eggs, the choice between brown and white or

> medium and large eggs can be confusing. Here's what it means: The color

> and

> the size of the egg is related to the color and the size of the chicken

> that

> produced the egg - nothing more. Brown eggs come from brown chickens, and

> though they're often more expensive, that certainly doesn't mean they're

> healthier. Instead, brown eggs usually cost more because brown chickens

> are

> typically larger and more expensive to feed.

>

> Some specialty stores and farmers' markets sell pullet eggs, which are

> significantly smaller than your standard store-bought egg. Again, this is

> because pullet eggs are produced by pullet chickens, which are chickens

> that

> are less than a year old and therefore smaller than a full-grown hen. Some

> egg-lovers swear that pullet eggs are richer and creamier than larger

> eggs,

> but it really all comes down to preference.

>

> If you break open an egg only to find a yolk that's yellower than normal,

> that has to do with the quality of the diet of the chicken, not the shell

> color. Typically, the more corn chickens eat, the yellower the yolks.

>

> Egg Substitutes Are Healthy, Too

>

> Most egg substitutes, such as Egg Beaters, are pasteurized egg whites that

> are supplemented with beta-carotene for color and additional vitamins.

> There

> are also animal-free egg substitutes on the market that are made from

> potato

> starch or yeast flakes, which when mixed with water, can resemble the

> consistency of beaten eggs. If you prefer egg substitutes to whole eggs,

> says tte Pace, a registered dietitian and New York-based obesity and

> lifestyle counselor, they are a healthful option.

>

> " Egg substitutes can be useful for recipes that have classically used raw

> eggs, as the substitutes are pasteurized, " Pace says. " They are convenient

> and can be frozen to be on hand whenever you need them. "

>

> Although many popular diets suggest using egg substitutes in place of

> whole

> eggs, Pace says it's not necessary and that both types have health

> benefits.

>

> Are Raw Eggs Safe to Eat?

>

> Movies regularly depict athletes eating eggs Rocky-style, which means raw

> and straight from a glass like a shot. But if you have aspirations to eat

> eggs like your favorite movie boxer, it's best to reconsider. All types of

> raw eggs - even organic or free-range eggs - carry a risk of food-borne

> illnesses from salmonella bacteria, Pace says. Plus, there's no added

> nutritional benefit to eating eggs raw.

>

> " Historically, raw food eaters feel that cooking eggs causes a loss in

> nutrients, " Pace says. But research has since found that this isn't true.

>

> If raw eggs appeal to you for the convenience factor, you can cook eggs

> quickly and healthfully by zapping them in your microwave in a glass or

> mug

> for one minute. If the eggs are still runny after the minute is up,

> microwave them a few seconds at a time until they're firm.

>

> The Healthiest Way to Eat Eggs

>

> There's not one single healthy way to eat eggs, Pace says, but boiling or

> poaching eggs with no oil or butter is the lowest-calorie way to cook

> them.

>

> " If you like eggs over-easy-medium-hard, a simple spray of oil is all you

> need, " Pace says. " Eggs are great lunches and easy, light dinner meals.

> Mix

> them with veggies in frittatas or omelets, or pair them with a salad or

> soup, and you're good to go. "

>

> For the perfect hard-boiled egg, just cover eggs with water and set to

> boil

> in a saucepan. Once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove the pan

> from the heat, and let it sit covered for 15 minutes.

>

April 15, 2012

It sure did. You need to scroll down.

Dave

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