National Deviled Egg Day

Today is National Deviled Egg Day! Who doesn’t love a good deviled egg? They are delicious as an everyday snack or can be served as hors d’oeuvres at a party. The classic deviled egg recipe includes mayo, Dijon mustard, and relish. Regional recipes add different seasonings or ingredients. But why are they called ‘Deviled’ eggs? In the 1780’s the dish was dubbed ‘deviled eggs’ because at the time “deviled” foods were considered those that were seasoned, fried, or boiled. At Private Home Health Care, we appreciate the healthiest versions of classic favorites. Instead of mayonnaise, you can substitute avocado or full fat Greek yogurt. 

Eggs are a nutritious food that can easily be incorporated into any diet. They are easy to eat and are great for those who may have trouble chewing or swallowing, or for those who may require simple proteins. For a little while eggs had a bad rep and people tended to steer clear of them due to worries about high cholesterol content. But in 2000, the American Heart Association guidelines were revised to say that an adult can enjoy an egg a day and remain well within the daily cholesterol limit.

At Private Home Care we love eggs because they are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet! 

-They are a complete protein: One egg has 6 grams of protein with all nine “essential” amino acids, the building blocks of protein. That’s important because those are the ones your body can’t make by itself. The egg white holds about half that protein and only a small portion of the fat and cholesterol. 

-Nutritionally Dense: That means eggs have more nutrients — vitamins, minerals, amino acids — per calorie than most other foods. Have an egg and you’ll get:

• High-quality protein
• Selenium
• Phosphorus
• Choline
• Vitamin B12
• Multiple antioxidants, which help keep your cells healthy 

-Raises ‘good’ HDL cholesterol: High in Cholesterol, but Don’t Adversely Affect Blood Cholesterol. It is true that eggs are high in cholesterol. However, it’s important to keep in mind that cholesterol in the diet doesn’t necessarily raise cholesterol in the blood. HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It is often known as the “good” cholesterol. People who have higher levels of HDL usually have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and other health problems. Eating eggs is a great way to increase HDL. In one study, eating two eggs per day for six weeks increased HDL levels by 10%. 

-Antioxidant rich: The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin are very important for eye health and can help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs are high in both of them.