Nutritional Myth!

Nutritional Myth:EATING EGGS RAISES YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

Truth: THE DIETARY CHOLESTEROL FOUND IN EGGS HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE AMOUNT OF CHOLESTEROL IN YOUR BODY!

The foods that increase artery clogging cholesterol in the body are saturated fats found in meat products and trans fats.  Eggs contain relatively small amounts of saturated fat.

Enjoy eggs for breakfast. lunch or dinner.........Guilt free!

Huevos Rancheros 2 teaspoons canola oil

1 jalapeno pepper

2 green onion minced

2 garlic cloves

1.5 cups chopped plum tomatoes 6 large eggs beaten 2 ounces jack cheese with jalapeno pepper 1/4 cup choopped fresh cilantro 8 corn tortillas 4 lime wedges hot pepper sauce

1.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat Cut jalapeno in half, discard the seeds, mince. Saute jalapeno, garlic and green onion in the pan for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt.  Cook 2 minutes, stirring

2.  Add eggs, cook until scrambled, stirring constantly Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with tortillas, lime wedges and hot sauce.

Makes 4 servings Caolries:  289 Fat :  13 g Protein: 15

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Co-Founder | Nutritionist

Lisa is the Co-Founder and Nutritionist at Tuesday Foods. Always dressed for action in her workout clothes, Lisa found her calling as a fitness and nutrition expert from her background in the sport of gymnastics – learning early on that how you feel, and how well you perform is directly related to what you eat, and how you move your body every day. A former competitive gymnast and coach, Lisa holds a BS in Exercise Physiology, a MS in Nutritional Science, and is a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach.

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