about food quite as soon after eating, and it became easier to get through the morning without constantly reaching for a snack.
That experience made me curious about what nutrition research actually says about eggs.
And the answer is more interesting—and more nuanced—than the old idea that eggs are simply “good” or “bad.”
Why Boiled Eggs?
Before getting into the potential benefits, it’s worth talking about preparation.
Boiled eggs are remarkably convenient.
They don’t require butter or cooking oil, they’re easy to portion, and you can prepare several at once. Once refrigerated, they make an inexpensive grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Compared with fried eggs cooked in butter or served alongside bacon and sausage, boiled eggs can also make it easier to keep the overall meal relatively simple.
That’s an important distinction.
The healthfulness of a breakfast isn’t determined by the egg alone.
What you eat alongside it matters, too.
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