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Put an egg on it!  The quick meal solution you need in your life

Quick answer: Need a quick way to make meals more nutritious? Put an egg on it! Eggs are nutrient-rich, versatile and easy to prepare, with 70 calories per egg and 14 essential nutrients, including protein. Add an egg to salads, vegetables, leftovers or grain-based meals for a simple, satisfying meal any time of day.

You gotta love the ease and versatility of the “put an egg on it” trend, not to 

mention the appeal of a velvety egg yolk spilling out over a bowl of vibrant 

veggies. It’s beautiful, and as a dietitian, I can vouch for eggs as a winning way to tackle the biggest roadblock to healthy eating: lack of time. Here’s how eggs 

make it easier to eat well. 

  • They’re packed with nutrients. ​Poached, fried, hard-cooked or 

scrambled, eggs add 14 essential nutrients including hunger-curbing 

protein, and they have just 70 calories each. 

  • They work with almost any meal.​ To elevate a crisp green salad, grilled 

asparagus, a leftover stir-fry or curry, or even that last bit of udon noodle 

soup in the pot, just put an egg on it. Yes, eggs are even fabulous on 

pizza, which often needs the protein boost.  

  • They’re great anytime of day.​ Eggs are delicious for breakfast, lunch, 

dinner or—my fave—a hearty post-workout snack.  

  • They help you work smarter, not longer.​ Save time and effort by making the “put an egg on it” strategy part of your weekly meal planning. You’ll crush the mealtime rush and naturally nourish your days with the 

goodness of eggs.  

Get inspired with these ​Put an Egg on It ​recipes: 

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