Egg prices cooking your breakfast budget? Switch to these cheaper foods — with far more protein
As the cost of America’s favorite breakfast food, eggs, continues to rise with little relief in sight, grocery shoppers are left scrambling to stretch their household budgets. Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, told CNN that the tight egg supply will continue due to bird flu. For those looking for alternatives, nutrition experts suggest switching to a wide range of other protein-packed foods that are currently more affordable. Dietitian Lisa Valente suggests a radical rethink of how we incorporate protein into our diets, highlighting vegetarian and vegan sources. According to the USDA, adult women should get at least 46 grams of protein per day, while adult males should aim for 56 grams. Some cost-effective and protein-rich options include a tofu scramble (7 grams of protein in a 3 oz. serving), Greek yogurt (20 grams in 7 oz.), and oatmeal (6 grams in a 1 cup serving). Other economical choices include peanut butter (8 grams in two tablespoons), pumpkin seeds (9 grams per oz.), almonds (6 grams per oz.), and almond butter (7 grams in two tablespoons). For the rest of the day, black beans (8 grams per half-cup cooked) and lentils (9 grams in the same serving size) are excellent, fiber-rich options. — news from New York Post
