My favorite breakfast during the week is a hard-boiled egg, a banana and a cup of black coffee. This usually holds me until lunchtime, but I heard that I should always have protein and carbs together? Is this enough or should I add something else? Any suggestions?
-Sande P.
Combining protein with carbs and a little fat in each meal is the ideal way to keep you satisfied and your hunger in check between meals. Your breakfast selection is a good choice since it contains a balance of protein (17%), carbs (54%) and fat (29%). In addition it is very low in sodium a good source of fiber, Vitamins B2, B6, B12, selenium, and also contains Vitamin C, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and manganese.
However, an egg contains saturated fat and is high in cholesterol a combination that could raise your total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and we know from research studies that high blood serum cholesterol levels are related to higher incidence of heart disease. Several studies point out that most people are able to regulate their body’s production of cholesterol from food, but there are the exceptions. Therefore, make sure you go for regular medical checkups and blood tests, as directed by your physician, to measure your lipid levels (TC, HDL-C, LDL-C and TG) so you can continue to enjoy your favorite meal without concern.
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