Hit me with egg-free, protein-filled, easy breakfasts!

[staceychev]

DH is an ardent egg eater. Like, every day, scrambled on a plate, over easy on Ezekiel bread, scrambled with cheddar cheese in a whole wheat wrap to take on the road. He's also got horrible skin (eczema and sensitivity) and sinuses. DD (4.5YO) just manifested eczema for the first time on the backs of her knees, and I realized that she's eaten more eggs this past week than she has in several months. I mentioned this to DH and he went, "Oh, wow. Maybe that's what causes mine, too..."

So, we're going to try egg-free for a while and see where it gets us (or at least them... I love my eggs and my skin's fine!). DH is a little wigged out, because he has no idea what he's going to eat for breakfast.

So, lay it on me: easy, fast breakfasts. He cooks them himself and usually on workdays eats on his commute. I think he'd rather keep the protein component, but I'm not sure how he feels about going soy (I'm not a fan, myself).

[kjbrown92]

fruit smoothie (coconut milk for fat, frozen berries, banana, oj)
hot buckwheat cereal with raisins and brown sugar (easily microwaved)
oatmeal
bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon
home fries
corned beef hash
He could still do a wrap with home fries, peppers, onions, cheese
sweet potato-bacon hash

Eczema can be from any food (in case his isn't helped by eggs), and it can be an allergy or an intolerance.

[sellendie]

Greek yogurt with bananas, peanut butter, and honey

[organicmidwestmama]

Originally Posted by staceychev

DH is an ardent egg eater. Like, every day, scrambled on a plate, over easy on Ezekiel bread, scrambled with cheddar cheese in a whole wheat wrap to take on the road. He's also got horrible skin (eczema and sensitivity) and sinuses. DD (4.5YO) just manifested eczema for the first time on the backs of her knees, and I realized that she's eaten more eggs this past week than she has in several months. I mentioned this to DH and he went, "Oh, wow. Maybe that's what causes mine, too..."

So, we're going to try egg-free for a while and see where it gets us (or at least them... I love my eggs and my skin's fine!). DH is a little wigged out, because he has no idea what he's going to eat for breakfast.

So, lay it on me: easy, fast breakfasts. He cooks them himself and usually on workdays eats on his commute. I think he'd rather keep the protein component, but I'm not sure how he feels about going soy (I'm not a fan, myself).

eggs are so healthy, in my opinion, is there any chance you'de consider cutting out wheat first? many people, even those who dont test pos for celiac are sensitive to gluten and skin rashes are a possible sign of wheat intolerance, amongst lots of other possible signs of course.

i digress. so egg free- meat? ie. breakfast sausages, breakfast hamburgers, bacon, cheese, plain whole milk yogurt with a teeny bit of maple syrup. id advise against soy, especially for a man.

[Ola_]

Ham and cheese sandwich, maybe melted on the same bread he normally uses for his breakfast? Oatmeal with dried fruit and a bunch of nuts? Protein shakes (I'm assuming there are non-soy protein powders, but not sure).

[staceychev]

Thanks Kathy... I am definitely researching all the possible links to eczema. And, organicmidwestmama, I totally agree with you on the value of eggs. But, with DD's really sudden and obvious reaction after her week-long egg binge, I feel like I have to give eggs a go first before we start into gluten and other things. And, I totally agree with you about soy, even for females. I'm pretty convinced that my "soy years" helped my hypothyroidism develop.

[mumkimum]

Ditto on breakfast sandwiches (toasted meat or/and grated veggies and cheese) or wraps.

Oatmeal smoothies are good too (save cooked oatmeal, then add some in a regular fruit/yogurt/whatever you like smoothie). Makes them somewhat more filling.

You could easily do a savory (or sweet) egg-free muffin - cheese & herbs, ham or bacon & cheese, or something you add additional protein powder (or some kind of bean flour).


I'll also mention that we've had issues with eggs - not skin issues - but we ended up finding that we just have to stick to only certain eggs and can't get ones from other sources. It could be something in the chicken feed that they're more sensitive too.

[organicmidwestmama]

Originally Posted by sellendie

Greek yogurt with bananas, peanut butter, and honey

yum!

[425lisamarie]

THis morning I ate a bowl of quinoa porridge, with chopped almonds, cinnamon and some smashed banana along with a small bowl of greek yogurt

[kjbrown92]

One of DH's favorites is English muffin with peanut butter and honey.

[425lisamarie]

Originally Posted by organicmidwestmama

eggs are so healthy, in my opinion, is there any chance you'de consider cutting out wheat first? many people, even those who dont test pos for celiac are sensitive to gluten and skin rashes are a possible sign of wheat intolerance, amongst lots of other possible signs of course.

i digress. so egg free- meat? ie. breakfast sausages, breakfast hamburgers, bacon, cheese, plain whole milk yogurt with a teeny bit of maple syrup. id advise against soy, especially for a man.

Eggs are HUGE triggers for eczema if you did not know. EGgs and corn. I know countless ppl who do much better without them

[organicmidwestmama]

Originally Posted by 425lisamarie

Eggs are HUGE triggers for eczema if you did not know. EGgs and corn. I know countless ppl who do much better without them

im not refuting the possible connection, just presenting a different option/possibility which the op can take or leave as she sees fit.

[LauraLoo]

if you are up for preparing the night before (nothing more than just combining the ingredients,) crock pot oatmeal might be something to consider.

http://www.mommyskitchen.net/2009/01...t-oatmeal.html

[gardenmommy]

FWIW, my cousin is allergic to anything with GMO corn in it, including eggs from chickens fed GMO corn. They have their own chickens, which they feed non-GMO feed. She is fine with those. One of her presenting symptoms is excema. It totally clears up if she stays away from everything GMO. Not saying it's the same for your family, but certainly something to think about.

[cristeen]

I'm big on protein, myself. A breakfast burrito or biscuit/muffin with sausage, cheese, potato, any veg in it can be prepped the night before and quickly heated or eaten cold in the morning. Basically you can think of it like an omelette without the egg - anything you would put in an omelette you can wrap in a tortilla.