Thoughts on Omelettes

m1key87
m1key87 Posts: 113
in Food and Nutrition
Guys

I have been eating an omelette for breakfeast this passed week, people at work are saying its totally unheathy.

Any thoughts on this? And what other things are there out there good for breakfeast?
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  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    My thoughts on omelettes are that they taste really good.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    What are you putting in it?

    Also, this:
    My thoughts on omelettes are that they taste really good.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,274 Member
    Your right their wrong, carry on.
  • jtslim42
    jtslim42 Posts: 240
    What kind? How many eggs? Egg whites only??
  • Built_Strong
    Built_Strong Posts: 114 Member
    I LOVE omelettes! I eat eggs every single day for breakfast and on the weekends I make omelettes [more time than during the work week]. Nobody comments to me about it but what can they say...I've lost close to 100lbs doing what I'm doing.

    On weekends I like to go whole hog and add either steak or bacon to my omelettes. YUMMY!
  • RhysGM
    RhysGM Posts: 39
    Nothing wrong with a 3 egg omelette cooked in a little olive oil. I have them every weekend.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I think they are great. There are tons of ways to make them depending on what your dietary goals are.
  • laurynashley1
    laurynashley1 Posts: 32
    I LOVE OMELETTES! And omelettes can be totally healthy depending on how you make it, just like anything. If you load it up with veggies, some lean meat and easy on the cheese, you've got a pretty healthy meal. Egg whites are going to be healthier than eggs with yolk. And as long as you watch your portion-size, omelettes are a great way to start your day. Tons of energy and flavor.
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    I love eggs all ways, but I have tried to cut my whole egg consumption by using 1/2 egg whites, mostly because it reduces my calories a bit. I make a full frittata on the weekend ( sort of a baked omelet) with lots of veggies and some meat and use it for breakfast during the week. cook once, eat 4-6 times:bigsmile:

    Enjoy your omelets, they're just jealous!
  • squirtgunsablzn
    squirtgunsablzn Posts: 55
    depends on how you make them, if they are smothered in oil, with a ton of cheese and bacon or sausage the calories can add up very quick. i dont use oil and make a 3 egg omelet with 1/4 cup sharp cheddar and spinach.
  • m1key87
    m1key87 Posts: 113
    I have them with a little butter and 2-3 eggs, i really like them and fill me up till dinner, saves me getting up to the vending machine lol Im going to get some almond oil Friday shopping, its suppose to be the best
  • 1stday13
    1stday13 Posts: 433 Member
    Shame on them! They are great.. My favorite:Calorie Counter
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    Well you get the jest.
    I usually eat some fruit or V-8 juice with it too.
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    people who say a little butter and eggs are unhealthy are probably on a 700 kcal diet consisting of diet soda, chewing gum and low fat yogurt
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    i dont use oil and make a 3 egg omelet with 1/4 cup sharp cheddar and spinach.

    same here just parmesan :)
  • vers4ce
    vers4ce Posts: 5
    I really love eating omelettes, sometimes I chop up a tomato and add that in as well, and if I feel like treating myself or I need to increase my calories then I add baked beans. Yum!
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    99.99% of the time people commenting on unhealthy foods have no understanding of nutritional science
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Have an omlette, and a piece of fruit (not bread). I habitually eat at least two eggs a day, sometimes even 4 or 5. Eat your eggs. They are perfect!
  • pollyineedtobeskinny
    pollyineedtobeskinny Posts: 362
    omelettes are not unhealthy :-)

    i absolutely love omelettes!!
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    omelette with broccoli, onions and cheese, fried in bacon grease with bacon on the side. mmmmmmm good. when i started dieting, i stopped putting it in a bagel. bagels are too high in carbs. i eat them every weekend and lost 25 pounds with them as part of my diet. bacon grease probably isn't healthy, but so good. i'm going with it being better than the bagel.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    99.99% of the time people commenting on unhealthy foods have no understanding of nutritional science
    win.

    /thread.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    you still arent eating enough...please please please eat
  • m1key87
    m1key87 Posts: 113
    wow thanks for the feed back, really helped, some good idea what to do with them too, the guys at work can go and swing trying to put me off lol

    Any one feel free to add as could do with the support and advice.
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    you still arent eating enough...please please please eat

    Yes this... as for a nomlet every day... eat them... eat 2 of them... they won't kill you thats for sure.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Guys

    I have been eating an omelette for breakfeast this passed week, people at work are saying its totally unheathy.

    Any thoughts on this? And what other things are there out there good for breakfeast?

    Whoever is saying that has a strange view about food. Omelettes are full of nutrition! The more yummy you add to it, the more nutrients!
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    I just ate one....
  • m1key87
    m1key87 Posts: 113
    thats why i started eating omelettes to boost my cals intake, just writing out my food dairy for next week to boost it up and work it out, but really tough.
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    Guys

    I have been eating an omelette for breakfeast this passed week, people at work are saying its totally unheathy.

    Any thoughts on this? And what other things are there out there good for breakfeast?

    Whoever is saying that has a strange view about food. Omelettes are full of nutrition! The more yummy you add to it, the more nutrients!

    yeah, i look at it as an easy way to load up on healthy vegetables in the morning, where otherwise i wouldn't eat vegetables until dinner probably.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    I often have half an avocado as a side to my omelets to add some good fats and a big glass of milk for the added calcium and additional protein. Enjoy!
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Guys

    I have been eating an omelette for breakfeast this passed week, people at work are saying its totally unheathy.

    Any thoughts on this? And what other things are there out there good for breakfeast?

    Whoever is saying that has a strange view about food. Omelettes are full of nutrition! The more yummy you add to it, the more nutrients!

    Many people don't like eggs because of the fat/cholesterol. I'm not saying that's right, just what a lot of people think.
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
    I use 1/2 cup of Egg Beaters, a slice of low-fat cheese, some ham or smoked turkey, and various veggies for my "normal" omelette... Just use some misted olive or canola oil to keep it from sticking.

    Usually gets me 25g of protein, 6g of fat (3g saturated) depending, and 200 calories or less.

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