Sometimes after a long day at work the last thing you want to do is make dinner. That is when I turn to eggs. They are such an amazing & complete source of protein! The flavors in the below Western Omelet are so vibrant it actually ends up being a super-satisfying meal: breakfast or dinner!
What's so great about eggs? First of all, eggs contain lechithin which the liver needs to produce bile. However, after my Asian Cabbage Salad post earlier, I'm sure we've heard enough about the liver for 1 day so let's talk protein!
Eggs are a complete source of all 9 essential amino acids (Meaning the body can't store or make these so they must be replenished through diet). You remember these from high school biology, they're the "building blocks" that make up protein. Proteins are essential for growth, repair and healing of bones, tissues and cells. The enzymes that regulate all bodily processes are proteins. A deficiency in proteins can throw off the body's fluid balance causing water retention- that's right bloating, gross. Amino Acids also allow vitamins & minerals to perform their jobs most efficiently. That's right, all those nutrient rich recipes you've been trying from this blog need plenty of amino acids in the body to perform at their peak :)
Western Omelet
Recipe Courtesy of The South Beach Diet1 tbsp chopped Green Bell Pepper
1/2 tbsp chopped Scallion
1 tbsp chopped Red Bell Pepper
2 Eggs
1/4 Weight Watchers Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Coat medium sized skillet with cooking spray. Saute peppers and scallion until they are tender (approx 6-8 mins). Pour eggs over the veggies. When partially set, spread the cheese over half the egg mixture. Fold the omelet in half over the filling. Continue cooking until cooked all the way through. Serve immediatly and enjoy this meal! Pair with a quick salad for a more complete meal.
Source: www.becomehealthynow.com
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