{"id":5614,"date":"2014-09-15T09:08:24","date_gmt":"2014-09-15T17:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=5614"},"modified":"2014-09-15T09:08:24","modified_gmt":"2014-09-15T17:08:24","slug":"chick-feed-how-to-cook-the-perfect-egg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2014\/09\/chick-feed-how-to-cook-the-perfect-egg\/","title":{"rendered":"CHICK FEED: How to cook the perfect egg!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey chicks,<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s back to school, back to work and we are all rushing around again like wild women!  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\">In class the other night<\/a> one of my chicks asked me <strong>what is one of my fave \u201con the go\u201d healthy eats<\/strong> and I did not even hesitate before responding\u2026can you guess what it is?  I will give you a clue. <strong>It\u2019s known as nature\u2019s multivitamin, packed with protein &amp; healthy fats<\/strong> and as an added bonus, comes in its own container.  Any guess\u2019s now?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right chicks \u2013<strong> one of my all time grab and go healthy eats is the EGG!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Why I heart the egg?<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some reasons why I (and you!) should fall back in love with the oeuf :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A large egg only has 77 calories,<\/li>\n<li><strong>The white is pure protein with 6 grams<\/strong> in each egg<\/li>\n<li> <strong>The yolks are packed with 5 grams of healthy fat<\/strong> plus awesome nutrients like vitamin b, vitamin a, selenium and choline.  (Don\u2019t skip the yolks, it\u2019s where all the good stuff is!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs can be eaten so many ways!<\/strong> Sweet, savory, on toast, mixed in oats, in salads\u2026the list is endless.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They come in their own carry case!<\/strong> Hard or soft boiled eggs are perfect to pack in lunched or bring with you<\/li>\n<li><strong>They are cost effective<\/strong>.  12 eggs for approx. $2.99\u2026need I say more?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to cook the perfect egg?<\/h3>\n<p>I wish I could take credit for coming up with this but I have to say I follow the method on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/\">Bon Appetit <\/a>(I always overcooked my eggs!).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill a medium \u2013 large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>While boiling, fill a large bowl with ice cold water<\/li>\n<li>Slowly drop eggs into the water making sure they do not break.<\/li>\n<li> Start timer and cook for desired texture (see image for time)<\/li>\n<li>Remove and place in ice bath to cool.<\/li>\n<li>Crack and peel once cool or refrigerate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5615\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/eggs.png\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5615\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5615\" title=\"Bon Appetit\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/eggs-300x293.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/eggs-300x293.png 300w, http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/eggs.png 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bon Appetit<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>CHICK TIP<\/h3>\n<p>Remember chicks, not all eggs may be created equal.  Hens raised in factories and fed grain-based feed may decrease the nutrient value of your eggs.<strong> Look for Omega-3 enriched, pastured eggs or buy from your local farmer <\/strong>(but supermarket eggs are still a good choice if you can\u2019t get the others).<\/p>\n<p>So whether it\u2019s a pre or <a title=\"FIT CHICKS TV:  Top 3 \u201cHow to Eat Post Workout for Amazing Results!\u201d Tips\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2013\/10\/fit-chicks-tv-top-3-how-to-eat-post-workout-for-amazing-results-tips\/\">post workout snack,<\/a> packed in the kiddies lunch or serving for dinner (soft boiled eggs at dinner are awesome!), let\u2019s get crackin!<\/p>\n<p>Have a fab day,<br \/>\nYour Head Chick Laura xo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey chicks, It\u2019s back to school, back to work and we are all rushing around again like wild women! 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