Did you know…eggs were shunned for several decades by practitioners, due to the incorrect belief that they are a high-cholesterol food that causes heart disease? Even my Dad has been urged by his doctors to stay away from eggs in fear that they may raise his cholesterol more…yet research in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that eggs have no significant effect on blood cholesterol.

But despite many criticisms, the egg is making a comeback in today’s society. The egg is considered the most complete protein source in a single food. In fact, the amino acid complex in eggs is so well proportioned that eggs are often used as the reference point for judging the quality of protein in other foods.

With the negative reputation that eggs gained, the food industry came out with products like Egg Beaters, promoting a “food” that tasted and looked like eggs, but without the “heart disease” causing properties. Yet, in research by the University of Illinois, (not condoning animal testing here, just providing the facts) rats who fed on fresh whole eggs thrived, were healthy, and grew normally while those on Egg Beaters exhibited stunted growth and died long before reaching maturity.

This goes to say, that we cannot buy wholeheartedly into what the food industry tells us…instead, I believe we should focus upon consuming whole foods, not processed or created ones.

*research from Nourishing Traditions

Not only are eggs a good source of protein, but they also are an excellent source of EPA and DHA which play a vital role in the development of the nervous system in infants, and maintenance of mental sharpness in adults.

This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients, with the “most complete” protein source for a light and healthy brunch, lunch or dinner meal. Rather than the traditional calorie laden types of quiche filled with heavy cream, tons of cheese, and all whole eggs, this recipe uses egg whites, chicken broth, and a small amount of really flavorful cheese.

I LOVED this quiche. What we didn’t finish for dinner last night was gone by breakfast What’s your take on the “incredible edible egg”?