Women's Health (UK)

ALL THE EGGS

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what? No, we’re not about to tell you what an egg is. But these guys aren’t to be saved for lazy weekend brunches any more. Eggs have had an every-day upgrade.

the tribe How do you like your eggs in the morning? Well, preferably by a well-lit window, served on a plate from Anthropolo­gie, with a few herbs thrown on for good measure. Has her poaching tekkers down

(it involves a whisk and white wine vinegar, FYI) and if you break her yolk, she might just break you.

the nutrition ‘The humble egg is one of the best breakfasts going as it’s a good source of protein, iron, choline (essential for fertility) and healthy fats,’ says Panagos. And it’s worth tucking into first thing. A study found that those who ate eggs for breakfast went on to eat less fatty food in the evening than those who ate cereal in the morning. And if you’re a yolk-avoider, listen up – the egg-white omelette is old news. A study by the University of Connecticu­t found that the fat in egg yolks helps to reduce ‘bad’ cholestero­l in the body. And while we’re on the topic of cholestero­l, know that those rumours about eggs being bad for yours simply aren’t true. Cracking.

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