Egg Nutrition: Healthy Recipes & Egg White Benefits

Eggs are a nutrient-dense protein source that may impact blood sugar levels differently than meat. Discover easy recipes, the benefits of using egg whites for acne, and whether it's truly safe to consume raw or liquid eggs.

Digestion of Egg White Omelet

Published Dec,05 2011 | By Brian Connolly

A low-cal, high-protein breakfast option, egg white omelets have a place in many healthful diets. According to the National Institutes of Health website, omelets and other egg dishes made from egg whites can be eaten as a low-calorie alternative to standard omelets.

Based in the Appalachian Mountains, Brian Connolly is a certified nutritionist and has been writing professionally since 2000. He is a licensed yoga and martial arts instructor whose work regularly appears in “Metabolism,” “Verve” and publications throughout the East Coast. Connolly holds advanced degrees from the University of North Carolina, Asheville and the University of Virginia.