Went for something a little different today (rather than the usual cooked breakfast of fried eggs, bacon etc)

Scrambled eggs topped with a little fresh basil and a grating of parmegano cheese...

Scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast

Worked very well...

Steve

a better picture now I've had chance to upload from my camera (rather than the one above which was sent via text from my mobile)

Scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast

Steve

I really enjoy an omelette with fresh green chilies for my breakfast.

wow that would be some kick start to the day !.... do you mean fresh chillies cooked in it or fresh uncooked chillies scattered on ?

Steve

My kids love ommelettes made with fried onion, chilli and tomato on toast. It has enough kick to tingle the taste buds and is really good if they have a flu or cold.

I lightly fry the onion, chillis and tomato then beat the eggs, pour eggs into frypan and then add the onion mixture as the egg starts to set.then fold the egg over.

Served with a hot cup of tea on hot toast it makes a good start for the day

Cheers

June

Really are some interesting twists on traditional breakfasts coming up now !

Glad I posted this !

Thanks

Steve

I mean fry the cook the chilies in the omelette. I also add peppers, onions, and a small amount of turmeric powder.

Looks good Steve. I have to say that we had some pretty good breakfasts in Wales, perfect soft boiled/poached/scrambled eggs, grilled cherry and other tomatoes, perfectly cooked mushrooms and freshly toasted, good quality breads. As my SIL and I don?t eat meat, we did not have any bacon and sausage. A good English (or Welsh ;-)) breakfast is hard to beat.

John, you should try Indian omelette/scrambled eggs, cooked with green chillies, fresh coriander and finely chopped red onions, and sometimes with tomatoes and sliced mushrooms too. Omelette. I haven?t tried adding turmeric powder yet, but I know that some restaurants in India do, to make it look a darker yellow.

Mamta

I will try that at some stage, Mamta.

How long have you been a vegetarian by the way?

What are your thoughts on veganism? Do you think it's healthy?

I bought the other half a book for christmas and it's written by an American cardiologist who claims that a fat-free vegan diet can prevent and reverse heart disease.

You're not allowed to eat meat, fish, dairy, oil or butter of any type, nuts, avocado or coconut.

I can see why it may stop heart disease for some because you're removing the things that are known to contribute towards heart disease. But on the other hand I've read so many things about veganism being unhealthy.

I was vegetarian for six years but started eating meat again. I just don't think I could cope with veganism - and the curries would certainly be a no no LOL.

If you are eating far too much fat in your diet that is helping to clog your arteries leading to heart problems when going on a low fat diet to an extreme may help to clear the things up... however it doesn't mean that its doing everything in your system any good. it might be your fat levels drop but your other organs might not be getting enough nutrients and vitamins for healthy living etc..

although a strict vegan diet probably has more "pro's" than "con's" when compared to a diet full of fried meats and chips !

Steve

Hello John

I was a vegetarian until I came to UK at 23. In those days, it was impossible to find decent vegetarian food in any hospital mess anywhere in UK. I got sick of eating boiled potatoes and peas with ketchup and salads minus meat on Sundays. Only protein I ever got was from runny scrambled eggs or half cooked (to my Indian taste buds) omellete. So, I gradually started eating chicken and then meat. Fish came last. I learnt to love it all in time. Then I decided to give meat and chicken up again about 6 years ago. However, I continue to eat and enjoy all seafood.

Veganism is not something many Indians recognise. For us, milk and milk products like yoghurt and ghee are very important. They are a good source of vitamins and calcium.

?You're not allowed to eat meat, fish, dairy, oil or butter of any type, nuts, avocado or coconut. ?

Well, as my husband would say, one might as well have a heart attack and die, if one has to stop eating everything that is nice ;-)!

You know, a vast majority of Indian population is still vegetarian. There is so much available in vege cuisine, that you may never need miss meat. Dals, beans, paneer etc. are all good.

What do we doctors know anyway? We keep changing our views every few years! I believe that everything in moderation is the right way to go, but it is of course a personal choice.

Mamta