Qick and Easy "healthier" version of Ramen Noodles

A "healthier" version of "ramen-style noodles"

I am always looking for "healthy" or at least "healthier" versions of some of the common dishes we like.

Using the Annie Chun brown rice noodle you get whole grain brown rice and no gluten.  The box of noodles will be at least 4 servings, which you can divide before using.  You can use any broth that you please, but I chose the Trader Joe's chicken broth because it has reduced sodium, comes in a liquid packet, and tastes pretty good. 

The brown rice noodles can be added to the broth as you begin to cook.  It takes very little time to hydrate the noodles...if they are not quite done, pull off the fire and let them sit a little.  The noodles are quite fine...meaning very thin.  If you want a thicker noodle, not so quick to cook, you can use the pad thai noodles.  I think you need to soak those first, though. 

As always, I am not paid by any company or product I recommend, all my recommendations are based solely on my own opinion and experiences. 
 

Vegetarian Fed Free Range Happy Egg

Great Day Farms Omega-3 Eggs

 



Comparing Eggs...can you taste the difference?

I am "big" on eggs.  Love them.  Think they are great for most diets, and are very inexpensive...even the most expensive are still are great value.

I admit, I tend to purchase the medium-priced range.  Not the least expensive and not the most.  I do try to get the biggest bang for my buck though.

I have always wondered if I could "taste" the difference between the "cheap" eggs and the ones you might feel like taking out a food loan for.  

My taste test wasn't blind...so not very scientific.

You could definitely SEE the difference in the eggs, though.

On the left is an egg from a TEN egg carton of eggs.  The right is an Omega-3 egg.

Notice the yolks first...and I highly recommend eating the yolks, since that is where most of the nutrition in contained...and it tastes good.  

• The yolk on the left is a bit larger and a little lighter in color than the one of the right. 
• The white on the left, the first layer, is larger and less well formed.  The white on the right is well contained and stands higher. 
• The second layer of the white, is all over the place on the left, and not that much better on the right.  I was taught in high school that a good fresh egg should have well defined layers. Both these eggs seem fairly good. Whites are a little more "runny" than I care for but acceptable.

 Now for the taste test...and I know, the eggs both look terrible...my bad. I generally use an iron skillet to fry eggs, and I had the heat too high for the pan...

(L) Happy Egg           (R) Great Day Farm Omega-3

 I was expecting the Omega-3 by Great Day Farms to taste the best.  They are the eggs I purchase most often, and generally under $3 a dozen.  To my surprise, though, I found The Happy Egg to taste even better. The yolk had a much richer taste. The price was quite a bit higher for fewer eggs.  (Over $4 for 10)  

Overall, I found them both to be acceptable choices.  Depending on your circumstances and availability, (and your personal views of the world and farming practices in general), you might like to do your own taste test.  

It might be fun to do a blind taste test with your friends for a morning brunch get-together.

check out the egg companies websites...and PLEASE, eat the yolks!
 
Please note: I do NOT have any agreements or arrangements with either of these egg companies, and all the opinions are mine. I am not paid by either company, nor any company, for the that matter.