The Incredible, Edible egg

TOPS News

Seven TOPS and one KOPS were present at the April 10 meeting of Imperial TOPS NE0267. Donna was the best loser for the week.

Make It Up As You Go Contest

Karen added the next challenge to the “Make It Up As You Go” team contest: Eat lean protein at least once a day. Scores: Tulips, 224 points; Dandelions, 226 points.

Previous Challenges:

Week 1: Walk at least 10 minutes every day.
Week 2: Eat at least 2 fruits and 2 vegetables every day.
Week 3: Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day.
Week 4: Keep a food journal.
Week 5: Eat one lean protein each day.

Which Came First?

The program at the April 10 meeting of Imperial TOPS NE0267 was on eggs – and where eggs come from. Recent studies indicate that eating eggs is not associated with heart disease; it even raises HDL (good cholesterol). Eggs contain 77 calories, 5 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein, all 9 essential amino acids, and are rich in antioxidants, iron, phosphorous, and vitamins A, B12, B2, and B5.

Karen S. entertained the club with her stories of growing chickens for their eggs in their Chicken Palace. Discoveries she made: vetsonline.com is very informative for beginning chicken farmers; chickens with red ear lobes lay brown eggs; chickens with white ear lobes lay white eggs; there’s no difference in the nutritional value.

Come Join Us!

TOPS Club meets from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Imperial Community Center, with weigh-ins beginning at 8:30. For more information about TOPS, phone Cheryl at 883-0265 or see tops.org. The first meeting is free.

The TOPS Open House, celebrating 45 years in Imperial, will be April 24.