Become Best Friends with Eggs
Become Best Friends with Eggs
Yes, it’s predictable, but eggs are pretty amazing. They have around 6g of protein per egg (white and yolk together) with only 80-100 calories. That’s a pretty decent trade off, considering protein is essential for muscle recovery in athletes. Therefore, eggs are great for after a ride.
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The other brilliant thing about eggs is that, like all protein-rich foods, they are satiating (i.e they make you feel full). They’re also good sources of vitamin D, vitamin B-12 and phosphorus.
Egg yolks are also a source of choline: a nutrient that there’s some evidence to suggest is anti-inflammatory. This means that it could possibly help that runny nose!