Hi! I know I’m posting a little late today, but for good reason. I had my (almost) 30 week sonogram today and I’m happy to report baby is 3.2 pounds! I also passed my gestational diabetes test, which I’m very happy about! Yay!
I came home and celebrated with a nice 2 egg, 1 egg white scramble on a brown rice wrap with ketchup…aka what I’ve been eating for the past 7 months. I just can’t get enough of eggs. Years ago I was obsessed with egg whites and would have egg white omelettes using 3-4 eggs. I basically did this because it was “low calorie”. I don’t really know when I made the switch to full eggs, but it had something to do with reading about how good the yolk is for you.
Let me say, I am an extreme egg lover at this point. I wouldn’t say it’s for everyone, but in this house I go through almost 2 dozen a week.
So what’s the big deal? Why should you be eating full eggs and NOT just the whites?
Eat Yo’ Yolks!
Reduces Cancer Risk: Whole eggs are a great source of choline, which is mostly found in the yolk. Women who had high levels of choline were less likely to get breast cancer.
Good for eyesight: Eggs are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that have been shown to ward off macular degeneration.
Helps you Lose Weight: People who eat whole eggs are more satisfied and have more energy than those who just ate carbs for breakfast.
Full of vitamins: Whole eggs give higher amounts than egg whites alone, of other necessary vitamins and minerals, such as riboflavin and selenium.There is also Vitamin K and Vitamin D in whole eggs.
A great protein source: One egg is 6 to 7 grams protein (3 grams in the egg white and 3 grams in the yolk) and also a source of beneficial fat (4 to 5 grams per egg).
So stop wasting half the egg and your money and start eating the entire egg! Remember the best way to buy eggs are from organic, free range birds!
What’s your favorite way to eat eggs?
My favorite are omelettes, hardboiled, veggie scrambles and quiches. If you have a recipe share it in the comments below!
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I used to eat just the whites too but now I have to have at least 1 full egg in any mix I make. The yolks are too good to leave out!!
And yay for healthy baby and mommy!
Ah, yes. I used to eat whites. No more! Whole eggs for me
Can’t go back. So much more nutrients, and flavor, too! I’m a big fan of scrambles and quiches, too!
yes we love our whole egg!! especially the yolk
we find the yolk to be very satisfying, we love making veggie omelets and quiches are good too
i totally eat the yolk!! I have decided to do a combo of 1 egg yolk and egg whites each day so that I get more bulk. I think this is a pretty good balance…I can eat eggs any way, any time!
I love poached eggs with grits. Yes, I’m from Alabama.
Yay! Congrats on passing the glucose test!
I always eat the full egg…mostly because it feels wasteful to me to throw it out, ha
I love eggs and used to always eat them. However now I can only eat egg whites thanks to high cholesterol. It’s hereditary in my family and unfortunately I have inherited it. Oh well, if not eating the yolks is what helps me keep on… then I’m goin to keep on, keepin on
I eat 2 whole eggs every single day. They are also good for thyroid and horomonal balance. One of my biggest pet peeves, honestly, is when people eat scrambled eggs whites or egg white omelets and then post hastags with #eatclean #eat #proof Because really I want to write back and say why is an egg less “clean” then an egg white or really to “eat” you should be eating more than 17 calories (the equvialent to on large egg white). But whatever.
I love breakfast wraps! And poached eggs … the runnier, the better! I’m yolk obsessed. I feel kind of incomplete if I just use egg whites
I like eating eggs. In fact, I eat the fresh yolk and white egg.
Amen, sista! I ALWAYS eat the whole egg, unless I’m planning on slapping some serious avocado on there — then I need room for more fats. Or post-workout, when I just need the protein. Great reminder that yolks (and other naturally-occurring fats) are GOOD for you! <3
I switched back to the whole egg last year! I realized that I was losing out on some great benefits. Since my diet is low calorie and low fat, I get healthy fats from nuts, eggs and avocados. The only exception is if you have high cholesterol, yolking is not good choice.
Thank you for these healthy benefits for eating the whole egg. I love eating eggs.