Eating eggs reduces risk of type 2 diabetes,

Egg consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly widespread throughout the world. Research has shown that lifestyle habits, such as exercise and nutrition, play a crucial role in the development of the disease. A new study has found that egg consumption was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes as well as with lower blood glucose levels. Men who ate approximately four eggs per week had a 37 per cent lower risk of type 2 diabetes than men who only ate approximately one egg per week. This association persisted even after possible confounding factors such as physical activity, body mass index, smoking and consumption of fruits and vegetables were taken into consideration.

Full article here http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150402081806.htm

I wish I had a tenner for very article I have read vilifying the humble egg. I reckon they are the best value wonder food we can eat. As you can see below they are full of the essential nutrients we need to live. I eat between 7 and 10 a week. They have been eaten since the beginning of man I reckon, how they ever got a bad name is way beyond me.

Chicken eggs are the most commonly eaten eggs. They supply all essential amino acids for humans (a source of 'complete protein'), and provide several vitamins and minerals, including retinol (vitamin A), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. From Wiki

The humble egg is such a diverse, underestimated food ! People waste all sorts of money on protein shakes and energy bars when the egg, "a workout in a shell", would be a much better option.
Some people still pour scorn on them but there will always be someone who will pour scorn on anything. I eat loads of eggs, my favourite is an omelette. Crackin' :-)

Shh! The prices of eggs are good at the moment-Don't want everyone finding out how good they are and forcing the prices up!

eggs are a good price . hope they do stay that way . had fried egg and ham for lunch .

I thought this egg nest recipe was on the Forum but couldn't find it ! So I've given a link to it  

As you can see it was Eddie loose cannon who originally put it on the low carb blog here:


http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/egg-nests.html


"It all started with a book. A whimsically illustrated French children’s book about cooking, called La cuisine est un jeu d’enfants, or “Cooking is Child’s Play”. First published in French in 1963, a version that included both the original French and the English translation was published by Random House in 1965. I first stumbled upon this book a few years ago and have been buying up used copies wherever I can find them, as gifts for my young friends who like to cook."

I never get fed up looking at this fantastic site. So many fantastic recipes and food ideas. BTW, I never get fed up with a low carb lifestyle, how could I, it has put years of active life on me. Eddie"

Check out this fantastic recipe by Elise and her site here: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/egg_nests/

All the best Jan

Further "good egg" publicity :-)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11514251/Four-eggs-a-week-can-reduce-risk-of-diabetes.html

Breakfast today contained eggs, which I think are a great start to the day.  

So I thought why not show, and give a link, to this article featured on Authority Nutrition site by Kris Gunnars

" 10 Proven Health Benefits of Eggs (No. 1 is My Favorite)

Eggs are among the few foods that I would classify as “superfoods.”

They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet.

Here are 10 health benefits of eggs that have been confirmed in human studies.

1. Eggs Are Incredibly Nutritious

Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet.

A whole egg contains all the nutrients required to turn a single cell into a baby chicken.

A single large boiled egg contains

Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA.
Folate: 5% of the RDA.
Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA.
Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA.
Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA.
Selenium: 22% of the RDA.
Eggs also contain decent amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc.

This is coming with 77 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of healthy fats.

Eggs also contain various other trace nutrients that are important for health.

Really… eggs are pretty much the perfect food, they contain a little bit of almost every nutrient we need.

If you can get your hands on pastured or Omega-3 enriched eggs, then these are even better. They have more Omega-3s and are much higher in Vitamin A and E .

Bottom Line: Whole eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet, containing a little bit of almost every nutrient we need. Omega-3 enriched and/or pastured eggs are even healthier."

Read more here http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggs/

Well I have at least 2 eggs every day and have always eaten loads of egg - I just love em!

Emma Baird (The Diabetes Diet Blog) writes:
"For most of us, eggs are the mainstay of a low-carb diet. Poached, fried, scrambled, baked, turned into omelettes, used as a bulking or raising agent or the basis of delicious sauces such as mayonnaise and Hollandaise, there are many ways to eat an egg.

And I thought I’d done them all… but there was one thing I shied away from, too scared to touch it—the pickled egg. The thought of it did funny things to my stomach. I imagined unscrewing a jar of them, my senses assaulted by an over-powering sulphuric, vinegary smell. And that’s despite the fact I love sauerkraut, so you could argue I’m no stranger to the sulphuric, vinegary stuff."

She continues, "while having a salad lunch out I came across beetroot pickled eggs, and discovered they were delicious … determined to make my own. One whiffy afternoon later—pickling anything at home means your house reeks of vinegar for days afterwards—and the results are these purple-pink beauties. Put them in your salads, eat them as a snack, chop up and scatter over cooked cauliflower for colour and contrast."

Emma used

6 large eggs
150ml water
350ml cider vinegar (Asda sells this bottle size)
1tbsp sugar
1tbsp salt
1 large raw beetroot

You can continue reading Emma's post, recipe and recipe instructions here
https://diabetesdietblog.com/2019/01/20/beetroot-pickled-eggs-low-carb-snacks/

All the best Jan