Eggs and Weight Loss
Are you one of those that love eating hard boiled egg? If you are on such diet then you are on the right path of losing weight as each hard boiled egg contains about 80 calories.That is, it is low in calories and often high in cholesterol.In that case, you should reduce the amount you eat.
Other Nutrients in Egg
It is commonly known that egg is a source of protein.It has about 6 grams of protein.In addition,it has iron and high in cholesterol.Just as said earlier, you should limit the quantity you eat daily.The recommended daily intake for hard boiled egg is just one per day.Setbacks to Eating Eggs for Weight Loss
The low calories and protein in eggs makes a good choice of food for weight loss.But the high cholesterol amount which is about 186mg of cholesterol.It is about 62% of your recommended daily intake.So avoid eating eggs too often.Why it is Good for Weight Loss
The protein in egg is an important nutrient as it maintains and build muscle mass.The iron it contains is good for daily activities and exercise.Since egg is low in calorie,taking it for breakfast will help cut down on the calories you take such that you could lose some weight.
Healthier Alternatives to Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs contains yolk and this is the part that has cholesterol.If you eat scrambled egg whites,this is lower in calories and cholesterol.It is discovered that an average scrambled egg white contain only 17 calories, while hard boiled egg contains 80 calories.You may buy egg free alternatives in the grocery.
If you would eat Hard Boiled Egg,eat it with low fat salad as this will add vitamins and nutrients to your meal.Do not put too much high fat and high calories dressing on the salad as this will forfeit your plan to lose weight.In all,avoid taking too much of hard boiled eggs.You can take the alternatives as mentioned and if you will eat hard boiled eggs,take it will low fat salad without high calories dressings.
Check my post of 8 Little Unknown Foods for Weight Loss.
Eggs Recipes
Zucchini and Egg Bake
A tasty baked zucchini and egg recipe that's a great side dish.
Ingredients
1/2 cup buttermilk, low fat3/4 cup egg beaters
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic pepper
1 dash pepper
1 dash salt
1/4 tsp hot sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, grated
Directions
- Set oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray a 8 x 8" casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray, sauté zucchini, onion, garlic, and dry seasonings until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Take off heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and hot sauce - mix well.
- Add egg mixture to zucchini. Mix and pour into casserole dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until eggs are puffy and set.
Denver Scramble II
Breakfast scrambled eggs.
Ingredients1/4 bell peppers, chopped
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 tsp olive oil
1 oz extra lean sliced ham
1/4 cup mushroom pieces
1/4 cup onions, chopped
Directions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Chop and add to pan all the vegetables and ham. Cook until soft.
- Add egg and whites. Stir and continue cooking until eggs are set.
- Serve with a small apple or orange.
Spinach Quiche
A simple quiche made with an egg and cottage cheese base.
Ingredients
4 oz low fat cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
5 oz spinach
1/2 can tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded non fat mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 375° F (200° C).
- Thaw, rinse and dry frozen spinach.
- Mix together 2 eggs and one egg white. Mix in cottage cheese, tomatoes (drained), spinach, and about half of the mozzarella cheese. Add Italian seasonings if desired.
- Put mix in pie pan or 8x8" pan lightly sprayed with cooking spray (like Pam).
- Place dish in oven for about 12-15 minutes, then top with remaining cheese and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
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