DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOME GOOD HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFEST? NEED INPUT.THANK YOU. DEBBIE

Eggs...always eggs!

I agree with Kim. My favorite is really simple. 1 scrambled egg with 1 TBSP grated cheese and 1 TBSP salsa. Yummy!

That's one of my standards. Sometimes, cottage cheese w/ a small amount of peaches prepared in their own juice & Splenda.

I do the boiled chopped egg and small cube cheese .....hugs

Bejean..LOVE your bunnies!...

Eggs! Great protein, and they can be fixed in so many ways that are quick and easy. Right now I am on a 'coddled egg' rampage of course!

when i make eggs,i always have just 1.is that all were suppose to eat at 1 time?sometimes im full on just the 1 and sometimes im not.

I usually can only eat one but sometimes, if I make true scrambled eggs (with milk) two sets OK. If I think I need two, I fix them & eat what I can. Since my LDLs were off a little I'm going to start doing 1 full egg w/ 1 white for a little less fat.

celadon, I was wondering if you were still enjoying your egg coddlers.
I gotta say... I love mine and the warm, gentle-to-the-tummy product within.
I received my Maxime sized coddler and it is impressive. What kinds of treats
can you devise to take advantage of it? OH, I read that often mothers in the UK
make coddled eggs for their children to eat as a school lunch.
The porcelain stays warm for such a long time and it all is cooled just to a comfy
temp by lunch time. I think I'll start paking a coddler for lunches on days when I work!
What do ya think Neighbors???

Sounds like a plan, Mickeefynn!

IM CONFUSED.I THOUGHT IT WASNT GOOD TO EAT EGGS ALL THE TIME?

I eat protein in the morning.

Either eggs or what is leftover from dinner the night before.

Shrimp and Chicken sits really well with me in the mornings. I can't do beef in the mornings unless it is ground as it it too heavy. Sometimes, I do a protein shake or my high protein oatmeal.

What are you currently eating for breakfast? How is that making you feel? Do you feel energized or dizzy or lethargic after you eat? What stage of your recovery are you in? Have you regained lost weight, or still working toward and original goal?

HI SANDI. I DONT KNOW IF ITS ME YOUR ASKING THOSE QUESTIONS TO. IM ALMOST 6 YRS POST OPEN RNY.I LOST A TOTAL OF 130LBS BUT GAINED LIKE 25 BACK. I DID THE 5DPT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO AND IM STILL ON IT.IM NOT SEEING THE SCALE MOVE, WHICH IM DISAPPOINTED BUT....I GOT INTO A PAIR OF PANTS THATS DIDNT FIT ME NO WAY NO HOW BACK IN DEC. SO NOW IM HAPPY.I WAS JUST WONDERING TOO MANY EGGS = TOO MUCH CHOLESTERAL. DEBBIE

Eggs are a great source of protien and have lots of other vits too. They are like the perfect food. and so versitile.

THESE ARE REGULAR EGGS YOUR TALKING ABOUT? ARENT THERE ALOT OF CHOLESTERAL IN THEM?

I have 2 standards: scrambled egg whites or a protein shake. I do 2 egg whites with some shredded cheese and salsa...mmm...sometimes I put it on hald of a whole wheat english muffin, sometimes not. Or if I need something quick I just throw a scoop of protein powder with milk and half a banana in the blender.

fyi on the eggs, the protein is in the white, so you could do 2 or 3 whites depending on the size of the egg and it's a good portion for me.

I sort of answered this above, but the fat and cholesterol are in the yoke, so just use the whites and you're good to go.

Eggs are good, but I like a few more choices than that-I like Special K high protein cereal with some skim milk, Kashi Go Lean High protein oatmeal, or even a Lean Pocket.

I'm with BeJean on the cottage cheese. It's my "little Jeannie's" favorite food. I thaw a few frozen blueberries or strawberries to go with it in the morning. Eggs don't always agree with me; neither does cold cereal or oatmeal. I can always eat a 3 oz can of tuna in water with a couple crackers. The worse thing is to eat something for breakfast that is going to make me feel "icky" for a couple hours, it kinda ruins my day.
Jean

I had one scrambled egg (1 egg and a TBSP of milk) everyday for nearly four years post-op. For some reason the eggs stopped sitting on my stomach well, so I have recently switched to a protein "latte" (protein powder mixed with coffee - decaf) in the morning for breakfast. Thanks to my blood sugar problems, I really need protein in the morning. I can't have any toast or fruit with it, either....

Ironically, a friend of mine recently asked me about eggs, so I gathered some information: (This is from the "Incredible Edible Egg" website) Eggs are better for us than most people realize.

BTW: What's a "coddled egg?"

Eggs are a naturally nutrient-dense food, which means they have a high proportion of nutrients to calories. One large egg has only 72 calories and provides 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts. Eggs are an excellent source of choline and a good source of the highest quality protein and riboflavin. Many of egg’s incredible nutrients are found in the egg yolk, including choline, folate, lutein and zeaxanthin and vitamin D. The yolk also includes healthy monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats and almost half of the high-quality protein found in eggs.

Nutrient Content of a Large Egg

Nutrient (unit) Whole Egg Egg White Egg Yolk

Calories (kcal) 72 17 55

Protein (g) 6.29 3.60 2.70

Carbohydrate (g) 0.39 0.21 0.61

Total fat (g) 4.97 0.06 4.51

Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.682 0 0.715

Monounsaturated fat (g) 1.905 0 1.995

Saturated fat (g) 1.55 0 1.624

Cholesterol (mg) 212 0 210

Choline (mg) 125.5 - -

Lutein & Zeaxanthin (mcg) 166 0 186

Vitamin A (IU) 244 0 245

Vitamin D (IU) 18 0 18

Vitamin E (mg) 0.48 0 0.44

Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.071 0.002 0.059

Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.65 0.03 0.33

Folate (mcg) 24 1 25

Thiamin (mg) 0.035 0.001 0.03

Riboflavin (mg) 0.239 0.145 0.09

Calcium (mg) 26 2 22

Sodium (mg) 70 55 8

Potassium (mg) 67 54 19

Phosphorus (mg) 96 5 66

Magnesium (mg) 6 4 1

Iron (mg) 0.92 0.03 0.46

Zinc (mg) 0.56 0.01 0.39

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference



Q. How does the protein in eggs compare to that in other foods?
A. The eggs your family loves are a natural, unprocessed source of the highest quality protein. In fact, the quality of egg protein is so high that scientists frequently use eggs as the standard for measuring the protein quality of other foods. Eggs are a high-quality protein because they provide all the essential amino acids our bodies need in near-perfect balance. Eggs are also one of the most affordable sources of protein, providing 6 grams per large egg. While many believe that all of the protein is in the egg white, almost half of it is found in the yolk.

Q. Can eggs help me to lose weight?
A. Eggs are a good source of the highest quality protein. Protein helps people feel full longer, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight. In fact, research shows that eggs eaten at breakfast can help reduce daily calorie intake and prevent snacking between meals.

Q. Will eating eggs increase my blood cholesterol levels and risk of getting heart disease?
A. Eggs have been hampered by many longstanding misconceptions over the years. But in reality, years of research have concluded that healthy adults can enjoy eggs without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease. A 9,500-subject study published in 2007 concluded that eating one or more eggs per day does not increase the risk of coronary artery disease or stroke among healthy adults. And a review of over 30 years of research on eggs came to the same conclusion – that eating eggs daily does not have a significant impact on blood cholesterol or heart disease risk.

Q. I’m worried about my cholesterol; should I just eat the egg whites?
A. The yolk provides the majority of the vitamins and minerals found in an egg, including most of the choline, vitamin B12 and about 40% of the protein. Cutting back on saturated and trans fat in your diet is the most effective way to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

You know, there are so many opinions and so much misinformation out there. On the thread that I posted in the Community Kitchen about how good eggs really are for you, the protein factor vs. the cholesterol factor was brought up. If the American Egg Council can be believed, then people need to understand that 40% of the protein is in fact in the yolk. The problem is in the fat in the yolk, not the cholesterol. So, by all means mix one whole egg with two egg whites if you are fat conscious but don't worry about the cholesterol.

As for 'coddled' eggs, they are much like poached eggs but they are prepared in a porcelain egg cup with a tight fitting lid instead of directly in the water. Makes a beautiful presentation and a charming start to the day.

As for 'coddled' eggs, they are much like poached eggs but they are prepared in a porcelain egg cup with a tight fitting lid instead of directly in the water. Makes a beautiful presentation and a charming start to the day.
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Thank you!! That's what I thought. Where do you get the stuff to make them that way? (I've never tried a coddled egg, but I do like the occasional poached egg) Sure hope they give directions, too, or I may have a funny looking, smelling, hard-boiled egg.... LOL