Swimming and Fried Eggs

Swimming makes me so hungry! What is that about?!? I went swimming this morning and by the time I got home I was literally about to eat my arm off. And I am not even a good swimmer! Seriously, I am barely exercising – the whole experience is a bit sad actually, but I am forcing myself to get into a swimming routine twice a week because it so good for me and my aches and pains go away. Have not yet found my zen with it all…but I will get there!

Okay, back to my hunger. Came home and threw leftovers in a pan to make one of my “everything under the kitchen sink” concoctions…and could not forget the piece de resistance – some delish fried eggs.

I love me some eggs! A fantastic, high biological value protein, so easy to make and seems to work with everything. Of course, I highly encourage you to buy pasture raised eggs from a local farm so you know the chickens are living well and you are getting a nutritious product.

Eat up – here are some recipes to get you inspired. But really, when all else fails, throw an egg on top and all is well.

• Shakshuka – One of my favorite dishes of all time
• Egg cups – A standard snack for my Stanford participants
• Get creative – learn a new way of cooking eggs
• How to boil an egg – get down to the basics
• Microwave eggs – seems weird but it is legit!

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Jae Berman, MS, RD, CSSD, serves as the Regional Registered Dietitian of The San Francisco Bay Club. As the nutrition expert and dietician for Western Athletic  Clubs, she thrives on helping people live healthier, stronger, more confident lives. With an extensive education in nutrition, Jae has been featured as an expert in Shape Magazine, Better Homes & Garden and more. Her background is in sports nutrition, weight loss counseling and disease management. She is also a personal trainer and yoga and Pilates instructor. Jae earned a master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University and completed her dietetic internship at UCSF Medical Center.