Hard Boiled Eggs...Not as "Hard" as you think!

You may think this post is super elementary, but I think it may be a process not many people actually think or know about. Growing up in my family the only time we actually cook up hard boiled eggs is for Easter decorating. This spring time craft doesn't necessarily call for the perfect yolk. Since I am striving to stick to a healthy meal plan, I figured I might as well investigate to get to the bottom of this incredible, edible hard boiled egg. I love eating them, but I HATE when the yolk inside turns a yucky color...you know what I mean?

This month I started my favorite summer cleanse, Isagenix! The last few times I did this regiment I didn't realize that hard boiled eggs were on the "allowed" snacks list. Naturally, if you have done a cleanse before you know that...it's the little things that matter. So being the cook that I am, I really have never perfected the hard boiled egg until now! If you are looking for a healthy snack well, try this one out.

What you'll need:

• One Dozen Medium Eggs (I make for the week)
• A Large Pot
• Bowl of cold water

 Step-by-Step:

1. Place eggs in a large sauce pan, fill with cold water just until eggs are covered
2. Turn on stove burner until water boils
3. Once water has reached a rapid boil, remove from burner
4. Let eggs sit in the hot water for about 12 minutes
5. Put eggs in a bowl and cover with cold water to stop the cooking process (this prevents the yolk from turning that gross blueish green color)
6. Enjoy warm or refrigerate for later use

I am so happy to have found a simple way to prepare such a healthy snack. It can really ruin the taste and enjoyment of your egg if you don't cook it right. And the hard part is that you don't know what you get until you crack open the egg...and by this time it may just be too late! So follow these steps, add a little pinch of salt, and you are ready to enjoy! Maybe soon I will try a new variation like soft boiled eggs. Share your ideas!

Nutritional Benefits:

Per Serving

Excellent Source: choline

Good Source: protein

calories: 72
total fat: 5g
saturated fat: 2g
polyunsaturated fat: 1g
monounsaturated fat: 2g
cholesterol: 186mg
sodium: 71mg
carbohydrates: g
dietary fiber: 0g
protein: 6g
vitamin A: 270.0IU
vitamin D: 41.0IU
folate: 23.5mcg
calcium: 28.0mg
iron: .9mg
choline: 125.6mg