More Yolk Please!!

I think once per week (or more) I'll write briefly about a food that should be in you diet if it isn't already. First up is perhaps the worlds most perfect food; the good ole EGG. Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids making it a complete source of protein. They are cheap and a piece of cake to prepare (and I guess good in cakes.) BUT, because our government has their collective heads up their asses when it comes to nutritional guidelines, people avoid eggs because of the fear of added cholesterol. An egg white omelet might be the most popular meal ordered at breakfast diners. So here's the thing about the yolk. Eggs are a tremendous source of choline, which is found in the yolk. One of the roles choline plays in our bodies is to prevent the buildup of cholesterol and fat in the liver. So people avoid the yolk because of the cholesterol yet it's the yolk that contains the cholesterol blocking choline! AND, check here and here to read about the role of choline for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Along with all that, eating more eggs during adolescence might protect against breast cancer! Point is, The Egg Yolk is Good for You!! When buying eggs I think it's a good idea to go with the omega-3 fortified eggs. They are a little more expensive but we don't get nearly enough of the extremely important omega-3 fatty acids in our diets so it's worth the extra buck per dozen for the omega-3 fortified eggs. So instead of that big bowl of Cheerios for breakfast try a couple eggs with a couple pieces of fruit. This will get you off to a much better start to your day!

Mike