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Getting Egged on in LifeTRANSCRIPT
Almost All Known
Vitamins Are Found In
Eggs
Getting Egged on in Life
There has been a lot of things said in the past about
eggs and if they are actually good for you or not. Today
we would like to clear up any misconceptions that you
may have and get you on an eggsellent path to
health and wellbeing.
Did you know that Australians eat approximately three
billion eggs each year, that’s about one hundred and
seventy per person each year. Our earliest human
ancestors ate eggs and our bodies have evolved
needing the nutrients that are found in eggs.
All known vitamins are found in eggs, except Vitamin C
which is only found in plants. This includes Vitamins
A, D, E and all 8 of the B group vitamins.
Eggs also contain iron, zinc, iodine,
phosphorus, potassium, plus many more.
Almost 50% of the nutrients found in eggs
is pure protein. This protein is of such a
high quality that it is used as the standard
by which all other protein is tested. Protein
is needed for building and repairing the
cells in muscles and other body tissues.
Eggs are also a rich source of Vitamin B12,
approximately 20% of the recommended daily intake.
Vitamin B12 is essential for the production and
integrity of the body’s cells and can help to prevent
many types of disease including cardiovascular
disease, by lowering Homocysteine levels.
Other areas which can be helped by the consumption
of B12 include; the digestive system, the immune
system, respiratory problems, energy levels,
fatigue, alertness, anxiety, confusion, depression,
insomnia, memory loss and skin disorders.
Eggs are high in Folate which is needed before
and during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of
birth defects such as spina bifida. Eggs contain
12.8% of the 400 micrograms per day intake of
folate recommended for women of child-bearing
age.
Eggs are best kept in their cartons in the fridge.
This is because eggshells are porous allowing them
to take on the smell of food near them. This can
also cause them to dry out. The egg carton helps
prevent this, as well as help keep the
eggs at a constant temperature. Eggs
kept in the fridge will last four to five
times longer than eggs kept
unrefrigerated.
Very fresh eggs usually sit higher when
broken onto a flat surface, whereas a
less fresh egg will spread out more and
the yolk is more likely to break. Also fresh eggs
will usually sink in cold water, while less fresh
ones float towards the top.
If however, you are worried that an egg may have
gone off, hold it up to a source of light. If the light
shines through and you see a healthy pink
colour the egg is probably okay. If in doubt,
break the egg separately into a cup before adding
to other foods.
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Some eggs have different coloured shells, this depends
on the breed of hen that laid the egg. Also the colour
of the yolk is dependent on the feed on which the
hen has been eating. Both of these factors however
have no effect on the taste or the nutritional value of
the egg.
Organic free range eggs are best, buy direct from a
farmer. An egg is considered organic if the chicken was
fed only organic food and will not have bio-
accumulated high levels of pesticides
from the grains fed to typical chickens.
Just as important as what the chickens have
been eating, is how you prepare them for
consumption.
In fact studies now show that eating eggs may in
fact help to relieve the body of cholesterol.
Likewise studies now show that there is no link
between eggs and an increased risk of heart
disease. So rest assured, you can go ahead and
enjoy your eggs, as they are one of the healthiest
foods in the world.
Also just in on the benefits of consuming eggs,
researchers have found a possible link between
women’s eating habits during their teenage years and
their risk of breast cancer as an adult. Women who ate
one egg every day as teenagers, are 18% less likely
to develop breast cancer as adults.
This may come as a shock to you but it’s
best not to cook your eggs the whole way
through. This helps preserve many of the
highly perishable nutrients such as lutein
and zeaxanthin, which are powerful
prevention elements of the most common
cause of blindness, age related macular
degeneration.
So whether you like your eggs scrambled,
For the perfect
soft boiled
egg, simmer
for
approximately
4 minutes.
Eggs also strengthen the body’s cell
membranes which in turn help to
strengthen our immune system,
preventing us from getting viruses etc.
The condition of your hair may also
improve due to eating eggs; this is due to
the high levels of cysteine found in eggs.
poached, or even in an omelette make sure the
yellows of the egg are still a little runny and not
crispy! For the perfect soft boiled egg simmer for
approximately 4 minutes. While the best oil to use with
your eggs is coconut oil, followed by olive
oil, ghee and butter.
Whole eggs have long been falsely accused as a
cause of high serum cholesterol and heart
disease, mostly because they contain substantial
amounts of fat and cholesterol.
Recommendations to limit daily consumption were
initially based on cholesterol content but statistics now
show that eating eggs does not contribute
to elevated serum cholesterol levels.
Hopefully now you can see that eggs are not the
baddies they have been made out to be, Its time to
enjoy our eggs and reap the benefits. In need of some
new egg recipes, then look no further, we have
included some of our favourites for you to enjoy…
Yours For Better Health & Longevity
The Holistic Way
The Team at the Beyond Good Health
Centre for Wellbeing & Longevity.
Beyond Good Health Centre for Wellbeing & Longevity
P 1300 853 006 ● F 1300 390 337
[email protected] ● www.BeyondGoodHealthClinics.com.au 221 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060 ● : 600 Glades Drive, Robina QLD 4226
Omelette with Spinach & Mushrooms
Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon ghee Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions Melt ghee in a small saucepan. Beat eggs until light and frothy, add water and season to taste.
When ghee is melted, pour in the eggs, swirling to spread thinly. Cook until lightly browned on the underside. Add filling to half of omelette, fold over and cook on low heat until filling is heated through.
Options Why not try these filling ideas.
Mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, onions, leek, asparagus,
spring onions. Grated zucchini, carrot, celery, capsicum.
Cooked chicken or turkey, lean cooked beef, chicken or lamb mince cooked with beans or chick peas, crab, prawns, low-fat feta, ricotta or cottage cheese.
Beyond Good Health Centre for Wellbeing & Longevity
P 1300 853 006 ● F 1300 390 337 [email protected] ● www.BeyondGoodHealthClinics.com.au
221 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060 ● 600 Glades Drive, Robina QLD 4226
Cheesy Spinach Slice
Ingredients
350 grams frozen chopped spinach 100 grams cottage cheese 6 eggs (lightly beaten) ½ cup crumbled goat’s feta cheese ¼ cup melted ghee ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Thaw and drain spinach, squeezing out any excess liquid. Lightly grease a casserole dish or suitable baking dish. In a mixing bowl blend together spinach, cottage cheese, ghee, eggs, goat’s feta cheese, nutmeg and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cook for 1 hour.
Serves 4
Beyond Good Health Centre for Wellbeing & Longevity
P 1300 853 006 ● F 1300 390 337 [email protected] ● www.BeyondGoodHealthClinics.com.au
Brisbane: 221 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060 ● Gold Coast: 600 Glades Drive, Robina 4226