Eggs-eptional Nutrition

Food spotlight: Eggs. I have four sassy hens who provide more than enough eggs for my household of three and enough to share with the neighbors on occasion. So what's the skinny on eggs?

Yolks are full of great nutrients including choline, which has been linked to lower rates of breast cancer.  One yolk supplies 25% of the daily requirement. Yolks are also a good source for antioxidants that may help prevent macular degeneration & cataracts. The whole egg has been shunned because of the link to heart disease risk, however for most people, eggs are more beneficial than harmful. 

People with heart disease should limit to what their doctor recommends (typically only two yolks per week), but for the rest of us, one whole egg per day has not been shown to increase the risk of heart disease.  Still not convinced?  Try making omelets with one whole egg and two whites, and watch the total amount of cholesterol in other foods you eat.
 
I've previously posted a recipe for frittata that only uses whole eggs.  I'm making breakfast for dinner tonight, and of course, eggs are on the menu! Recipes I'm debating between are Italian Eggs and baked eggs with arugula, tomatoes & garlic.   Stay tuned for the winner of the coin toss and the verdict after it is served!