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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Eggs Are the Greatest Gem of Diet Foods!

By Rose Miccolis

Eggs aren't as bad as people once thought. In fact, eggs are one of Mother Nature's finest low calorie foods. They are superior in nutritional value and high in all the amino acids to build the best lean protein available. The albumen, which is the white part, is where the protein is found and the yolk is where all the vitamins and minerals are found. This makes it a near perfect diet food.

There are all kinds of different eggs. How do you know which one's to buy? Most people think the brown eggs are the healthiest, but the color of the shell is determined by the size of the hen who laid the egg! The browner the egg, the bigger the hen! The nutrients in both colors are the same. The price is higher because it takes more grain to feed the larger hens.

There also happen to be one of the most versatile foods. From simply boiling them to making an egg frittata -- either way the nutritional content is invaluable. The white part, called the albumen, is where a lot of the protein is and where the yolks get all the vitamins and minerals. Many people cook egg white omelets without the yolk. They are missing out on some of the best parts of the egg!

When buying eggs always check the sell by date to ensure their freshness. Check for cracks too by opening the crate and peeking inside. The sell by date is more important than the grade of the egg. All consumable eggs are graded A. The most important fact to consider when buying eggs is the expiration date.

How do you know if an egg is fresh? Put an egg in a glass of water and to see if it floats. If it floats it's not any good and you shouldn't eat it. If it sinks to the bottom if is safe to eat.

When you want a low fat, low calorie food to eat- reach for an egg. You can hard boil them, fry them or bake with them. They are easy to carry around for a power snack to give you the energy you need. No matter what their color or size, eggs are the perfect food. - 17274

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