The title must have made you laugh at how petty the topic is. You must be thinking if eggs are healthy why would scramble eggs not be? Well, every pinch of spice and every drizzle of oil you add into your same old eggs make a difference. Now, let’s dig deeper into these eggs and find out if scrambled eggs are healthy?
Starting your day with the right meal regulates your mind and body. This prepares you for the hectic day ahead. The importance of breakfast can not be emphasized enough, therefore it is important to make a wise decision about what you eat for breakfast.
Eggs are a breakfast staple and different people prefer different forms of it, with scrambled eggs topping the list of many. The main ingredient of scrambled eggs is obviously eggs and eggs pack a punch. But people have different recipes for scrambled eggs. With each alteration in the base recipe, there is an alteration in the nutrition content and health benefits.
Scrambled eggs are very healthy as long as your recipe is healthy. Scrambled eggs are packed with nutrients that nourish your body and multiply your nutrient store. Top the same healthy eggs with loads of cheese and sausages and they will only multiply your fat.
Are Scrambled Eggs Healthy?
To determine if scrambled eggs are healthy or not, let’s evaluate all the aspects of it.
The Egg
Whole eggs are one of the most nutritious food on earth. With high protein, good fat and low carbohydrates eggs can be added to any healthy plate.
Egg white is rich in protein and vitamin B2 whereas the yolk is loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Whole eggs are a rich source of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper.
These tiny nutrient bombs provide the following health benefits:
- Lower risk of heart disease: Eggs raise good cholesterol (HDL- High-density lipoproteins), lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Raises HDL: Eating two eggs per day for six weeks increased HDL levels by 10%.
- Contains choline: Choline is used to build cell membranes and has a role in producing signaling molecules in the brain, along with various other functions. Eggs provide abundant choline.
- Good for eye health: Eggs contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin. These antioxidants show major benefits for your eye health.
- Contain omega 3: Some eggs (depending on the hen that lays them) contain omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids lower the triglycerides level in your body and prevent you from heart disease.
- Complete protein: Eggs contain all the essential amino acids in the right ratios. These serve as a source of budget-friendly complete protein.
- Help in weight loss: These might help you lose weight as eggs are highly filling and can help in curbing hunger.
The Oil
Unlike boiled or poached eggs, scrambled eggs are not made in water. Neither do they swim in grease like sunny side-ups. The standard recipe of scrambled eggs contains little amounts of oil. Now it depends on you if you want to alter the recipe or not.
You can also make a wise choice by choosing healthy oil options. Making your eggs in olive oil rather than corn oil will make them even more nutritious. Depending on the quantity and quality of the oil you use, you can define the nutrient content of your health. Keep in mind that eggs themselves contain a good amount of fat so you have to be conscious of the extra fat you are adding in.
Before making a decision keep in mind, the kind of diet you are following. If you are on a simple calorie-restricted diet, olive oil will be your best bet. If you are on a special diet like keto you should add butter or ghee.
The Bread
If you are worried about your breakfast being unhealthy, it’s not the eggs you should be worried about but the bread. If you eat your eggs with bread you have to count it in. to weigh the pros and cons of your meal.
White bread is notorious, and rightfully so. It contains nothing but simple sugars that elevate your blood sugar levels and eventually lead to weight gain.
Simply switching this white bread with a whole grain or bran bread can turn the tables. Although all these breads have almost the same amount of calories, it is the ratio of simple carbs to complex carbs that makes the difference.
A slice of fiber-rich bread will not only help you lose weight but will keep your gut in check.
The Sides
This is the defining factor. These side items you serve your egg with can drag your scrambled eggs from the healthy heaven to the junk bin. Scrambled eggs allow you to put anything and everything in them and promise you amazing taste.
It is important to know that scrambled eggs can be the main meal at times and sometimes these can be a mere ingredient. Making wise choices about other things being served with the egg is more important than wasting your energy on the egg itself.
If served with boiled spinach it can be the healthiest meal, and If served with fat-filled bacon and sausages it will only raise your cholesterol. Similarly, If coupled with black coffee it will keep your waistline in check, and if coupled with a caramel mocha it will cause your pant buttons to fly open.
The Verdict
In conclusion, you need to worry more about what else you are eating with your scrambled eggs and leave these innocent creatures aside.
It is important to keep in mind that these very healthy eggs can cause little harm to some people as well. People with genetic disorders like familial hypercholesterolemia or a gene variant called ApoE4 may want to limit or avoid eggs.
If you want to make an educated decision you need to learn more about food and nutrition. You can do so by visiting our nutrition blog. The best way to decide on a healthy lifestyle is to consult a nutritionist.
FAQs
1. What is the difference between an omelette and scrambled eggs?
The only difference is the shape. The recipes may vary slightly too.
2. Are fried eggs healthy?
It depends upon the quantity of oil and other foods they are served with.
3. What is the best way to eat eggs for muscle building?
The best way to eat eggs for muscle building is to boil them.
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