Angeled Eggs

On my detox to Reclaiming my Life, I have eliminated most meats (although I was down to foul and seafood prior to my detox...).  My body needs protein though.  Not only do I feel fuller when I consume protein but science has shown that bodies burn up to 20% more calories when digesting protein versus carbs or fat.  That is huge news for working off those holiday pies and cookies that have glued themselves to thighs and butts, my friends!  

With that in mind, and although I am eating organic and sticking to select protein sources, I have not eliminated eggs from  my diet.  I eat eggs from cage-free chickens so that I am doing my part to ensure that our food production system remains humane.  And, although the yolks have various health benefits, I tend to eat only the whites when I am looking for a quick protein fix without the fat and calories (egg whites have only ~20 calories/egg).

Being a grazer (yes, I like to eat like cows and sheep) and working in consulting does not allow room for snacking and preparing nutrient-filled healthy snacks throughout the day.  I have mastered the art of snacking on-the-go ensuring that I have apples, protein bars, and - yes! - eggs with me.  Here is my recipe for Angeled Eggs - tasty protein to keep your insulin steady with a twist on a mediterranean favorite...

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Angeled Eggs

• 2-3 hard boiled eggs, halved and hollowed (ie, no yolks)
• ~4 T hummus (my fave is: http://www.ilovebobbi.com/)
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Boil eggs (put eggs in pan with water just covering the eggs, allow to come to rapid boil, once at rapid boil turn down heat and let boil for an additional 20 min) and set aside 2-3 eggs to prepare as your snack

2. Cut eggs in half, throwing away the yolks

3. Take the hummus and put into the egg whites where the yolks were

4. Add salt and pepper to taste

5. ENJOY!

Health Benefits

• eggs - this is such a complete source of protein and nutrients! protein to help keep insulin steady and prevent hunger as well as rev your calorie burn, biotin which has been shown to help with fat burn, Vitamin D which is essential for calcium absorption and fat burning...we LOVE eggs
• hummus - made from chickpeas which is a good source of protein and fiber, which helps keep you full and may prevent various diseases, including cancer