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How to Make Healthier Scrambled Eggs

By Jody Morse, published Jul 21, 2008
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Dieting can be very hard, especially if you cannot eat the foods you love. If you are on a diet, you probably are interested in finding ways to eat healthier. Scrambled eggs are a breakfast favorite of many people. Although they are not especially unhealthy, there are a number of things that you can do in order to make your scrambled eggs much healthier.

Use Egg Whites Instead of Yolks

If you want to make your scrambled eggs healthier, you will need to begin with the eggs. In order to make them healthier, the best thing that you can do is cut down on the amount of yolk that you use. The easiest way to do this is to use egg beaters. However, if you like your scrambled eggs with yolks, you may just want to cut the amount of yolks that you do use in half. For example, if you use two eggs, separate one egg from the yolk but leave the other egg with the yolk. This way, you will not feel as though you are entirely depriving yourself from the delicious "yellow scrambled eggs," but you will also be getting rid of half the cholesterol.

Add Healthy Vegetables to Your Eggs

To add more flavor to your scrambled eggs, add some healthy vegetables. Diced tomatoes, fresh peppers, black olives and any other vegetables that you really like will go great in your scrambled eggs. It is important to make sure that you try to include vegetables into your diet whenever you can. This will help ensure that your body gets certain essential nutrients, such as fiber, Vitamin C and so much more. It is great to add whenever possible.

Decrease Cheese or Use Low-Fat

If you normally use cheese in your scrambled eggs, the first thing that you can consider doing is use low-fat. Not a fan of low-fat cheese? You can also consider decreasing the amount that you regularly use. Cut it down by half or decrease the amount that you use even more than that, if possible. Depending on the amount of cheese that you use, this can be the most unhealthy thing about your scrambled eggs.

Use Reduced Fat or Skim Milk

How to Make Healthier Scrambled Eggs

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I love Eggbeaters

Posted on 07/29/2008 at 3:07:23 PM

 
Terrific suggestions!

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 11:07:57 AM

 
Great tips!

Posted on 07/23/2008 at 1:07:17 PM

 
Well done on getting this article featured by AC! You must be thrilled! I liked the suggestions you made. I usually use Egg Beaters and there are always veggies close at hand when I have scrambled eggs or omelettes. Sophie

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 11:07:17 PM

 
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Posted on 07/22/2008 at 2:07:12 PM

 
Great suggestions! Congratulations for being featured.

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 11:07:21 AM

 
Congrats on being featured!!! Great artcle!

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 11:07:31 AM

 
Thanks for the info!!

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 8:07:03 AM

 
I cut the yolks in half. Just egg whites do not cook right for me :-) Good tips!

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 7:07:48 AM

 
i make scrambled eggs everyday for my children's breakfast...

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 6:07:34 AM

 
I love scrambled eggs, ofcourse with lots of cheese. These are really great additions to add to your eggs to make them healthier, thanks!!!

Posted on 07/22/2008 at 3:07:41 AM

 
Great to know ... I love eggs in all forms!

Posted on 07/21/2008 at 8:07:16 PM

 
Great Read~!

Posted on 07/21/2008 at 4:07:24 PM

 
I love, love, love scrambled eggs.

Posted on 07/21/2008 at 2:07:50 PM

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