Ditch pricey protein powders! Why EGGS are the secret to getting your summer body - and how many you should eat to stay lean
- Dietitian Sharon Natoli revealed eggs are the secret to getting a summer body
- She explained that you don't need pricey protein powders - just eggs in your diet
- The Fit Foodie Sally O'Neill shared her favourite two egg-based recipes
- FEMAIL also takes a look at the health benefits of eggs - including weight loss
Whether they're poached, baked, scrambled or boiled, the humble egg is a go-to dish for thousands of Australians.
But while many might think if they're looking to build lean muscle, then protein powders, supplements or balls are the key, in fact it could be that merely eating an egg or two for breakfast, lunch or dinner is the way to hone your summer body.
Leading dietitian and author, Sharon Natoli, recently explained that including eggs as part of your daily training diet is an easy and versatile way to help the body to recover from a gruelling training regime.
Leading dietitian, Sharon Natoli, explained that including eggs as part of your daily training diet is an easy way to help the body to recover from training (pictured: Tiffiny Hall)
'Before you spend money on expensive supplements and fad diet foods, be sure to include eggs in your weekly meal prep or nutrition plan, they're nature's protein ball,' she said
A recent study also found that eating whole eggs after exercise is more conducive to muscle development than eating the protein from egg whites alone (pictured: Sally O'Neill's eggs)
'Before you spend money on expensive supplements and fad diet foods, be sure to include eggs in your weekly meal prep or nutrition plan, they're nature's protein ball,' she said.
'Some protein bars and snacks might set you back up to $5 a pop, and unlike eggs, they often come with a lengthy ingredients list loaded with artificial flavours and sweeteners.'
A recent study also found that eating whole eggs after exercise is more conducive to muscle development than eating the protein from egg whites alone.
When it comes to how many eggs is the right amount, Australian Eggs say that the cholesterol in eggs is 'not bad for you' and two a day is absolutely fine (pictured: Madalin Giorgetta)
When it comes to how many eggs is the right amount, Australian Eggs say that the cholesterol in eggs is 'not bad for you' and two a day is absolutely fine.
Studies show that a protein-rich breakfast can help improve feelings of satisfaction, reduce feelings of hunger and lead to a lower intake of kilojoules over the course of the day, particularly from high fat, high sugar evening snacks.
According to one study, including eggs as part of a low-calorie diet can help speed up the rate at which people lose weight.
Eggs also contain plenty of B vitamins, including vitamins B12, B5, biotin, thiamine and riboflavin along with selenium.
These help you to maintain healthy skin, hair and nails by nourishing our cells, promoting skin elasticity and counteracting damage caused by free-radicals.
Other benefits include a strengthened immune system, improved memory and improved muscle power.
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