Keep it simple with an: egg, spinach, tomato, and basil salad with a garlic and lemon dressing (mix together 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1/2 a garlic clove, finely chopped). The basil and garlic make this taste really Mediterranean, perfect for long sunny days like today.
Eggs are nutritional powerhouses: They provide a “complete protein,” containing all amino acids required by your body. Eggs also provide essential fatty acids and vitamins A, E, D, and K. Their yolks are rich in choline for cell membrane health, body-weight management, and cholesterol control.
Spinach has abundant iron, folate, and vitamins C and B, all of which combat arterial plaque build-up. Spinach’s magnesium, potassium, and calcium work with sodium in the body to regulate water retention and prevent high blood pressure. Get these beauties in your diet people!
