About Healthy Eating: The Incredible Egg

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor As we look ahead to spring, I can think of no better food to lead with this week than the humble egg. Very few foods can match the egg in terms of nutrition. And as far as its cholesterol is concerned, it is thought that dietary cholesterol has less effect on blood cholesterol than saturated fat and trans fats. The Incredible Egg Why are eggs so incredible? As Laura Dolson, our Low Carb Diets Guide, writes, "Its purpose is to bring new life into the world and to nourish that life until it reaches the point where it can survive on its own. No wonder eggs are one of the most nutrient-rich foods available to us." See More About:  egg nutrition  egg recipes  eggs and cholesterol Low Fat Irish Soda Bread Traditional Irish Soda Bread requires only a few simple ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. Throw in a cup of raisins if you like, and some orange zest, too, but the more authentic version is made without these, as it was originally made as a daily bread to accompany meals. See More About:  irish soda bread recipes  st. patrick's day recipes  bread recipes Spinach Salad With Homemade Gluten-Free Dressing A fresh, flavorful spring salad featuring spinach, chopped egg, red onions and gluten-free bacon, tossed with a homemade gluten-free dressing. See More About:  gluten-free soup and salad recipes  gluten-free seasonal and holiday recipes  Raw Tomato and Sweet Red Pepper Sauce This fabulous raw sauce is perfect for pasta, or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken. Zesty and flavorful, this sauce is at its best the day it's made. See More About:  whole foods and macrobiotic raw recipes  whole foods and macrobiotic sauces and condiments  Healthy Eating Ads Healthy Eating Food Healthy Diet Recipes Food Recipe Healthy Eating Tips Recipes Food Featured Articles Why Dehydrated Foods Rock Cauliflower With Mint Start With Canned Salmon Foods for Healthy Skin Can Chickpeas Lower Cholesterol? Health Benefits of DHA   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement