This quick and easy flavorful egg scramble on toast is nutritious while providing significant health benefits. Livetins, compounds found in egg yolks, reduce inflammatory responses as evidenced by inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In addition, the eggs help offset inflammation because they contain the potent carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein. Although eggs do contain dietary cholesterol, experts agree those at higher risk of heart disease can still safely eat 4-6 eggs per week. In addition to the health benefits of the eggs, mushrooms are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, including phenolic acid and carotenoids.
If using whole grain bread for the toast, fiber, which also has anti-inflammatory impact, adds to the nutritional value of the meal. With its lower energy density, a diet high in fiber has been linked to lower body weight, alleviating obesity-induced chronic inflammation evidenced by reduced amounts of inflammatory markers in human and animal studies. Adding feta to the recipe will add vitamin B6, which when combined with histidine, it undergoes a process by which it becomes histamine, a compound that provides anti-inflammatory benefits. In addition, feta cheese also contains probiotics, supports the the immune systems fight against infection and disease.
