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Eggs are one of the best foods you can eat because they are incredibly good for your health, plus extremely versatile. Plus, they’re quite affordable This means you can eat eggs multiple times a day and never get bored of them.
Eggs are high in protein, B vitamins, selenium, vitamin D, zinc, iron and copper - all of which are important to maintaining a clean bill of health and losing weight. But, there is one common sauce many people put on their eggs that is pretty bad for you, and could actually turn your eggs into an unhealthy meal.
If you are putting ketchup on your eggs, you might want to rethink your recipe. Ketchup is a pretty common topping for eggs because its tomato and vinegar flavors add an interesting palate to the eggs with minimal effort. But what most people don’t realize is that ketchup can come with some unwanted side effects.
Though it is usually quite low in calories, ketchup is made with high levels of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and salt. In large quantities, these ingredients can contribute to slower metabolisms and even weight gain.
Swap the ketchup for a more wholesome egg sauce, like a homemade topping made with a Greek yogurt base. Or try adding slices of tomato to your recipe to get some similar flavors to what you’re missing from the ketchup.
