I enjoy looking through all cookbooks.  The only trouble with most older cookbooks is they use a lot of sugar, but sometimes there are some interesting recipes nonetheless.  Anyway, this recipe for scrambled eggs caught my eye… I may just have to give it a try.  It sounds like a lot of butter and cream, but for 6 servings, it really isn’t too bad.

The recipe is described as being “distantly related to the Spanish Omelet”…

Sophisticated Scrambled Eggs

(serves 6 –

Ingredients:

• 1 dozen eggs
• 7/8 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato catsup
• Paprika

Beat eggs well, stir in salt and pepper and add cream, beating again thoroughly.

Melt butter in large pan, pour in eggs and place over medium heat.  Stir steadily, cooking the eggs slowly.

Just before the eggs are set, add the Worcestershire and catsup.

Garnish with paprika and serve at once.

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Not having tried it yet, I can’t vouch for this recipe, but the cookbook says “These eggs, we are told, established a man’s reputation as a cook, though it was his only trick.”

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Sophisticated Scrambled Eggs

Well, whatever your problem is, shake up your world a little and try to eat something tasty and good for you in the morning. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time and it can make a big difference in how you feel the rest of the day.

What’s NOT A Healthy Breakfast

If you’re snarfing down lattes and donuts, come on, I really don’t have to say it do I? You know that’s not a healthy breakfast. Neither is a bowl full of sugar-laden cereal, a piece of toast and a cup of coffee, granola bars that are nothing more than glorified candy bars. . . you get the idea.

Don’t let advertisements fool you. Look for “whole” foods. Whole grains, proteins, food that will put some high quality fuel in your body.

So, Just What Is A Healthy Breakfast?

Think of the word “breakfast” – you are breaking a fast. You haven’t eaten for 8 hours or more. You need something to fuel your body and jumpstart your day. Lots of carbs might make you feel alert for a little while, but if that’s all you’re eating, you’re gonna crash.

What you need in the mix is some PROTEIN. It doesn’t matter what kind – eggs, whey powder in a fruit smoothie, nuts in your oatmeal, whatever! Just make sure to get some protein in your breakfast.

Examples of A Healthy Breakfast

If you need some ideas for a good breakfast, how about some of these?

• Nutrition Shakes (made with fruit and some kind of protein powder like whey)
• Eggs fixed to your tastes (not swimming in grease however!)
• Oatmeal with 1 egg as a side, or Power Oatmeal
• Muesli or Granola made with oats, nuts, and other ingredients, but NOT totally loaded with sugar!
• Whole grain pancakes or waffles topped with fruit or yogurt

What Is a Healthy Breakfast?
Think Outside Of The Box Sometimes!

Just because it’s breakfast, you don’t have to eat traditional breakfast food. If you have some leftovers that look good, go for it! (I won’t mention how often my teenage boys ate pizza for breakfast. . .) Just try to eat something that has protein and whole grains, instead of sugar and refined white flour.

If routine works for you, pick a good breakfast food like Power Oatmeal, and fix it every day.
If you need something speedy, try a nutrition shake or oatmeal in a slow cooker.
Even scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast are fast to fix.

Just find something that works for you, and make sure you eat a healthy breakfast!

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What Is A Healthy Breakfast?

Eggs Aren’t Evil

For a long time, eggs got a bad rap. Their consumption was accused of doing terrible things to your cholesterol levels. While it’s true eggs are high in cholesterol, with the average egg containing 212 milligrams, only a small amount of the cholesterol from food actually passes into the blood.  The real villains are saturated and trans fats in your diet, as they have a much bigger impact on blood cholesterol levels.

So it’s another one of those health food myths that eggs are bad news. They’re one of the best natural foods around, and actually quite good for you.

Build A Better Body With Protein

Your body needs proteins to supply the amino acids for building healthy cells. Eggs are full of high-quality protein with about 5.5 grams of protein per egg. Even better, they are an economical source. Compare the cost of eggs to just about any lean meat, and you’ll see what I mean. If you’re looking for cheap high-grade protein, eggs are just the thing.

Eggs are Full of Natural Food Goodness

Not only do eggs have protein, but they are also a good source of

• selenium,
• vitamin B12, and
• vitamin D.

Yes, eggs are one of the rare natural foods containing vitamin D.  (Other sources are fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel.)  Most foods sold with vitamin D have it added artificially.  Eggs are undoubtably of the cheapest natural food sources of vitamin D.

Calling All Choline Suppliers!

Eggs are also a good source of choline, which is very important for gene regulation, brain function, and heart health. So instead of eggs being bad for your heart, they are actually one of the best natural foods to eat!

Choline is also important to maintain levels of B vitamins, and it helps reduce inflammation. Considering more than 90% of Americans are choline-deficient, eggs sound like a good natural food to add to your diet!

Phyt For Sight - Phytochemicals Help Your Eyes

Eggs also contain the phytochemicals lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

What’s more, the natural lutein found in eggs is as bioavailable, or even more so, than the forms of the nutrient offered in purified lutein products. In other words, eggs are as good or better a natural food source of usable lutein than supplements.

But Weight! We’re Not Done Yet!

Would you believe studies have shown that eating eggs for breakfast can help you lose weight? Yes, some studies have shown eating eggs for breakfast helps curb the appetite for the rest of the day.

What’s Not To Love About A Natural Food Like Eggs?

Eggs are cheap. They’re loaded with good-for-you ingredients like protein, vitamins, choline, phytochemicals and more. They may even help you lose weight. So it turns out eggs aren’t evil after all. They’re good for you!

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Eggs: Natural Food, Great Health Food Benefits