incredible edible eggs...

Cheesy title, yes I know but I didn't come up with it ;)

I'm kind of in a blogging funk these days.
Life is busy and changing daily!
I can't wait to fill ya'll in but until things are more set in stone I am holding off.


Some small daily changes I am trying to make include eating healthier.
I have been reading up on healthy foods that are low in carbs and higher in protein and fiber.

One food is EGGS, I love eggs in pretty much any form.
For breakfast lately I've been having lemon water
(which does not taste good but it's good for you!)
and a hard boiled egg
(yummy!)

I wanted to share some of the info I've read about eggs recently.

It is kind of long, if you are not interested feel free to just skip the post, I know there are some people who can not stand eggs ;)

A large hard boiled egg nutritional information consist of approximately:

77.5 Calories

5 grams of fat

1.5 grams of saturated fat

190 milligrams of cholesterol

55 milligrams of sodium

1 gram of carbohydrates

1 gram of sugar

6 grams of proteins

20 milligrams of calcium

Hard Boiled Egg Nutritional Facts

Did you know that the nutrition in hard boiled eggs makes it a powerhouse of health supplements. Hard boiled egg nutrition is good for the brain. It contains choline, which is the main component of fat-containing structures in cell membranes.

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.
Researches have also proved that the nutrition of hard boiled eggs helps in improving the blood lipids or cholesterol level in people eating choleric rich foods.

In a controlled trail of two groups of overweight or obese men and women, it has been proved the group that ate eggs lost twice as much weight and waist circumference as compared to the group that ate a breakfast of bagels with same mass and calories. Thus, hard boiled eggs are good for those who are looking forward for losing weight.

Hard boiled eggs are good for the skin as it contains vitamin A. Vitamin D helps strengthen the bone. Vitamin E protects the cells from free radicals and oxidation. Vitamin B helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats, vitamin B6 promotes the metabolism of protein and vitamin B12 helps in formation of nerves and fibers.

Nutrition facts of hard boiled eggs also show that it contains iron that is good for formation of red blood cells, zinc that is required for stability of enzyme in the body, calcium for strengthening bones and teeth, iodine for controlling thyroid hormones and selenium as an antioxidant.

Hard boiled egg whites nutrition has proved to be one of the purest proteins found in whole foods. It is so pure that it is used as standard when comparing it with other whole foods.
You should eat hard boiled eggs not more than two eggs a day.

In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.

According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

They 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.

Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.

Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
Information was found on various websites.

Okay, I know that was long but it does show how eggsellent EGGS are for you!!

I have on other food I have recently tried for the frist time, I'll share info about it later this week.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!!

Happy Tuesday Friends!! :)

p.s. I will do a post soon on our upper level with our new floors, there are just a few finishing touches I need to add!