A sunny side up egg on the other hand is fried on only one side. You are currently viewing the message boards in: So, I've been reallllly craving a sunny side up egg on a piece of whole wheat toast, but I'm not sure if it's exactly healthy, can anyone help me out with this? The yolk is also a source of zinc, B vitamins (including riboflavin and, In addition to lutein and zeaxanthin, egg yolks provide. Freelance dietitian and BDA spokesperson Linia Patel breaks it down: “Eggs are composed of four main parts: the yolk, the white (albumen), the shell membrane and the shell. Other colourings, such as canthaxanthin which is occasionally used abroad, are banned by the British Lion code of practice. / Is Sunny Side Up Safe? If you’re looking to avoid caged eggs, shop at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Co-Op and Marks & Spencer, all of which no longer sell caged eggs. Yolk: Excellent source of B vitamins such as B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B12 (folate). Brown eggs are not more nutritious than white. Look out for eggs laid at an organic farm certified by the Soil Association, which offers the highest levels of animal husbandry, with flocks generally no larger than 2000 and 10m² of outdoor space per hen. Also the type of oil impacts the health benefits. If you’re egg-specting, don’t swerve an eggy breakfast, but do bear in mind that safe scramble and the like is all in the cooking, as Linia explains: “Eggs are rich in lots of essential nutrients that promote a healthy heart and help in brain development, such as choline. Coming in at a fifth cheaper than free-range, barn eggs, as the name suggests, are laid by hens that are kept in barns, with up to nine hens permitted per m². For further egg based meal or snack ideas, go on an egg hunt in our recipe section. Several years ago, research from the University of Connecticut found that eating three eggs a day for 30 days increased cholesterol in susceptible people, but their LDL particles were larger, and there was no change in the ratio between LDL and HDL, which suggests no major change in coronary risk. You don’t need a large amount of fat to fry the eggs because the pan is non-stick and you don’t want the eggs to turn out greasy. About Us August 27, 2012 Link Copied. It can be tricky to weigh up your options when stood in a supermarket confronted with illustrations of happy looking hens and Hovis-like countryside scenes. When buying organic, you’ll pay a premium, but you’re shelling out for top notch standards in terms of giving chickens a good life. Still, eggs are good food. When cooked properly, sunny side up eggs will provide you with all the nutrients from a runny yolk while only using a bit of cooking fat. Luna is an advocate for balanced eating and healthy living. Moreover, though both groups showed a range of cholesterol improvements due to the carb restriction, the egg eaters had a greater boost in HDL (“good”) cholesterol as well as increases in sizes of both HDL and LDL particles, which was attributed, at least in part, to types of fat in eggs called phospholipids. Sunny Side Up Muffin Tin Eggs. You may be surprised to know that dietary cholesterol, found in animal foods, raises blood cholesterol in only about one-third of people. I've never got sick from one either. An earlier study reported similar findings in women eating two eggs for breakfast. Fried eggs require very few cooking skills, and they can be a nutritious component of your morning meal. Terms of Service, © 2020 Remedy Health Media, LLC All rights reserved, faculty at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, One large egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein (in both the yolk and the white). Get your frying pan on a medium to low heat and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of a large nonstick pan (about 1 tablespoon). If boxes are stamped with the British Lion symbol (also look for the number ‘2’), flocks will be no larger than 6000 birds. Look for ‘0’ on the box when you’re buying, and as when buying all eggs, the British Lion quality mark indicates that the eggs were laid in the UK, with hens immunised against salmonella. Less constrictions regarding uniformity means higher welfare for chickens, as some chickens farmed by other methods are forced to produce up to 500 eggs a year due to overfeeding and constant exposure to artificial light, when in the wild they may only lay up to 20. It’s the foods that typically accompany eggs (bacon, sausage, cheese and biscuits) and how eggs are often prepared (fried in lots of butter) that can raise blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. What Are the Health Benefits of Eggs Sunny Side Up? In the case of quail eggs, Linia underlines that the opposite criteria applies: “Quail eggs have a similar nutritional composition and flavour to chicken eggs but they are much smaller so you need to eat about five quail eggs to equal one large chicken egg.”. If using butter, let it melt. Think your average egg, gone XL. Do Not Sell My Info Serve your eggs with fruit for a nutritious breakfast. All opinions expressed in product reviews are our own. Totally fine. The unsaturated fats and other nutrients, including B vitamins, in eggs may even be beneficial to heart health. The golden egg from both an animal welfare and health point of view. Carotenoids are nutrients related to vitamin A, and a fried egg contains a total of 250 micrograms of two similar carotenoids called lutein and zeaxanthin. A fried egg provides 40 international units of vitamin D, or 10 percent of the daily value based on... Control Hunger with Protein. If these products are shop bought, they’ll most likely be made with pasteurised egg, so you needn’t worry, but always ask or check the label. Sunny-Side Up: In Defense of Eggs. The lowest of the low where hen welfare is concerned, although battery cages were banned in the EU in 2012. 7 P. 22. To reduce your consumption of saturated fat while maintaining your protein consumption, make eggs sunny side up in olive oil instead of butter or poach your egg instead of frying it. Apparently they are way better for you than cooked. If its in a good oil then go for it! Most healthy people can eat sunny side up eggs without problems. A large egg has only 1.5 grams of saturated fat and about 70 calories. / Ayesha Muttucumaru. From animal welfare to omega-3s, there’s a lot to consider when popping an egg in your basket. Crack the eggs into the pan. And, as shown in some egg studies, dietary cholesterol causes the body to produce HDL (“good”) cholesterol along with LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in these “hyper-responders,” thus helping offset potential adverse effects. Good stuff. A good source of the fat-soluble vitamins A and D and E. Contains many of the minerals the body requires for good health such as iodine, selenium, phosphorus and zinc. Consume your fried egg with a source of calcium, such as low-fat cheese or a glass of skim milk, to further support bone health. We are also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Natalie Stein specializes in weight loss and sports nutrition. / Anna Hunter Healthy Kitchen 101, LLC. The hubby puts the sunny side up eggs on a toasted English muffin with some cheese and has himself a great breakfast sandwich. Eggshell membrane: Rich source of proteins and connective tissue building blocks (glycosaminoglycans) such as glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronan, collagen type 1 and calcium. Although most of us can eat sunnyside up eggs without too much risk, pregnant women, infants, and others who might be more easily susceptible to salmonella should avoid them or use pasteurized eggs. Led by founders Susannah Taylor and Sarah Vine, our editorial team works with our favourite writers and industry insiders from Amelia Freer to Peta Bee and Imogen Edwards-Jones, and with some of the world's leading brands in beauty and wellness, from Chanel and Estée Lauder to Barrecore and Hello Fresh - to bring you all the information and inspiration you need for skincare, haircare, makeup, fitness and nutrition in one place.