Eggs
If you aren't allergic to them, eggs are a wonderful staple. They are cheap, they are versatile and most people can use about 98 percent of the protein contained in the egg white.
This means egg whites are a near perfect source of protein for most people. It's not hard to separate eggs if you need to use only the whites of the egg in a recipe.
Although vegetarians don't usually suffer from a protein deficiency -- because it's not actually that hard to get enough protein with a vegetarian diet -- people transitioning away from a traditional meat-centered diet sometimes find the transition challenging.
You need to learn to combine plant-based foods with complementary protein profiles, such as beans with rice, or rely somewhat heavily on dairy, like eggs and cheese. In the early stages when you are still trying to unlearn meat-centered dietary rules, eggs can be a godsend.
Egg whites can also be a means to load up on extra protein if, for some reason, you need that. For example you might want to take on extra protein during a growth spurt or after a health crisis while rebuilding lost muscle mass.
It's possible to choose foods with "egg whites only" when shopping for prepared foods but they aren't common. Angel food cake comes to mind.
This means egg whites are a near perfect source of protein for most people. It's not hard to separate eggs if you need to use only the whites of the egg in a recipe.
Although vegetarians don't usually suffer from a protein deficiency -- because it's not actually that hard to get enough protein with a vegetarian diet -- people transitioning away from a traditional meat-centered diet sometimes find the transition challenging.
You need to learn to combine plant-based foods with complementary protein profiles, such as beans with rice, or rely somewhat heavily on dairy, like eggs and cheese. In the early stages when you are still trying to unlearn meat-centered dietary rules, eggs can be a godsend.
Egg whites can also be a means to load up on extra protein if, for some reason, you need that. For example you might want to take on extra protein during a growth spurt or after a health crisis while rebuilding lost muscle mass.
Raw eggs are contraindicated for cancer patients or other immunocompromised individuals because they can be a source of germs. Such people should not lick the spatula when baking!If you have an issue with sulfur, the yolk is high in sulfur. You may be able to eat egg whites to your heart's content but have to limit consumption of egg yolks.
It's possible to choose foods with "egg whites only" when shopping for prepared foods but they aren't common. Angel food cake comes to mind.
Meals in Minutes
If you are fortunate to be in a position to cook for yourself, eggs can come in very handy for trying to make things fresh from scratch without spending all day on it. Some ideas:- Omelettes or Crepes
- Scrambled eggs with frozen potatoes and veggies
- Egg Noodles or Egg Dumplings
- Egg Drop Soup
