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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eggs – Eggciting Egg Ideas

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    “Egg”citing Egg Ideas

    Eggs are so good for you.  They are a cheap source of protein for your body and wallet!  Egg whites contain adequate amounts of all essential amino acids.  Eggs are a good source of iodine, important for healthy thyroid function.  Egg yokes contain Lutein, which is an important phytonutrient for eye health.  Eggs are also an excellent source of B Vitamin Choline, which is an important nutrient for brain function.   Eggs have omega 3’s and are a very good source of selenium. Without enough iodine the body cannot synthesize thyroid hormones (T3 & T4).  And without selenium the body cannot have healthy thyroid metabolism function.  
     
    1 egg:egg
    70 calories
    5.5grams Protein
    4.5g Fat
    55g potassium
    186g Cholesterol
    0 Fiber
    1g Carb
    Always Always please choose organic, free range eggs
     

    Deviled Eggs
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    6 Organic Free Range eggs
    1/4 cup Coconut yogurt
    1-2 TBSP olive or avocado oil
    1 tsp coconut vinegar
    1 tsp Organic yellow mustard
    1/8 teaspoon salt
     Paprika, for garnish
    pepper (optional)
     
    Boil eggs. Crack and peel shells.  Remove yokes. Mix with the rest of the ingredients, smashing with a fork. Return mixture to eggs and garnish with Paprika

    Egg White Breakfast Pizza

     Break 3-4 Egg whites in a hot pan coated with coconut Oil.  Fry until a round.  Remove from heat.  Add Salsa, or Pizza Sauce and Breakfast sausage or Meat and top with Cheese.  Add Salt and Pepper
     

    Egg in an Avocado

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees
     
    Cut Avocado in Half, Remove pit.  Scoop out extra if the hole is small.  Use the left over yoke from breakfast pizza and put in the middle of the avocado. Season each filled avocado with chives, parsley, sea salt, and pepper.
    Bake about 15 mins
     

    How to Make a Hard Boiled Egg

     

    How to Reduce Inflammation: 4 Ingredients Could Be the Key

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      4 Key Ingredients For Improving Inflammation

      Inflammation is the body’s way of defending itself against disease and is a self-protective mechanism that can support the natural healing process. However, when the inflammation is chronic because of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, then this can leads to conditions where disease manifests. The good news is that there are various natural anti-inflammatories that can ease many of the chronic inflammatory conditions.

      Below are a list of the key ingredients that can improve inflammation…

      • Curcumin. This is the active compound found in the Indian spice turmeric. Its curcuminoids can curcumin
        reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting NF-kB, a protein complex that controls transcription of DNA, cytokine
        production and cell survival. It is involved in the cellular responses to stimuli such as stress, cytokines, and plays an integral role in regulating the immune system response.
      • Serrapeptase. This is a proteolytic enzyme that can dissolve and safely digest inflammation within the body. Once the inflammation is removed, it’s possible for the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms to come into play. Serrapeptase is derived from the silkworm intestine but is now manufactured within a laboratory. When serrapeptase is taken it can safely eliminate inflammation that can appear as various symptoms including redness, swelling, pain and more.
      • Ecklonia Cava Extract is a super nutrient that can help to support healthy blood flow and circulation. Studies show it may reduce blood glucose levels, while supporting blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
      • MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) and other trace minerals can help to support healthy lungs, joints,
        tendons and connective tissues.  This is an organosulfur compound that occurs naturally in plants and can help with a variety of health problems related to and including stress, inflammation, allergies and gastrointestinal conditions.

      Any of the above nutrients can help to provide inflammation relief. Curcumin and Serrapeptase are particularly powerful as they are highly researched and have been documented as helping thousands of people improve their health conditions, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. When they are taken on a daily basis, they can provide long term results. Alongside taking these nutrients it’s recommended to follow an anti-inflammatory diet, as it’s then possible to find significant relief from the painful symptoms of inflammation.