Eggs are a great source of protein and are also loaded with many other important nutrients including iron, selenium, choline, riboflavin, vitamin B₁₂ and vitamin D.

Studies have also shown when eggs are eaten as part of your breakfast, it leads to increased satiety and an overall decrease in total calorie consumption! Additionally, egg-based breakfast has been linked to increased energy and decreased waist circumference. less calories, more energy and a smaller waist! They really are incredible!

Products We Love:

Eggology www.eggology.com/Public/Home/index.cfm

Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs http://www.peteandgerrys.com/

Organic Valley 100% Egg Whites http://www.organicvalley.coop/products/eggs/egg-whites/

What's in Season!

Seasonal produce has been shown to not only have more vitamins and minerals than unseasonal produce, but also have had less treatment (irradiation, preservatives, etc). Here are a few produce items that are currently in season.

• Asparagus (white and green)
• Broccoli 
• Strawberries
• Radishes
• Rhubarb

Seasonal Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Asparagus from Cooking Light Magazine.

Ingredients: 

1 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Yields: 4 Servings

Nutritionals:Calories 67calories, Fat 3.6g (sat 0.5g, mono 2.7g, poly 0.3g), Protein 2.5g, Fiber 2.5g, Calcium 26mg, Chol 0mg.

In This Issue

• The low down on eggs
• What's in season
• Open House May 10th

Open House- May 10th

B Nutritious and Halberg Chiropractic are having an Open House on May 10th 2008.

Stop by between 12pm and 4pm to check out our new offices and discuss nutrition with B Nutritious Founder, Brooke Alpert, RD, CDN and meet Chiropractor Dr. Frances Halberg.

Feel free to stop by or RSVP to (646) 943-0755

Food will be provided by Energy Kitchen and beverages provided by Fizzy Lizzy.

http://www.energykitchen.com/

http://www.fizzylizzy.com/

http://chirohalberg.com/