Last time we looked at the many ways our culture has made a paradigm shift away from sound health principles to habits that are, in fact, degrading health and quality of life. A different way of thinking, one founded upon Biblical principles, will lead to actions that promote health and preserve culture.

Some such actions can include eating foods that proactively prevent disease, rather than foods which have the potential to lead to disease (i.e. artificial foods) or foods which allow the body to succumb to disease (i.e. unwholesome foods.) Our paradigm needs to be one of thinking about, and consuming, foods which are proven to contribute to health. Such foods are always those that have a distinct place in pre-twentieth century history and a distinct place in God’s pristine creation. Then, we’ll be eating for health. Our nation and culture will be better and stronger for it—and more enduring for the benefit of future generations. Christians have no excuse not to be at the forefront of such a needed paradigm shift.

For example, eggs are one of the richest and unsurpassed sources of nutrients in existence. Long avoided because of cholesterol worries, eggs contain choline, a “lecithin necessary for keeping the cholesterol moving in the bloodstream” (Sally Fallon, Nourishing Traditions). Consequently, eggs actually prevent the very thing they are often shunned for: high cholesterol.

Eggs from free range chickens have the very best ratio of omega-3 fatty acids, which are imperative for brain and nervous system function in everyone from babies in the womb to elderly adults. The protein in eggs is of the highest quality—so cooking a few eggs in the morning is a great way to provide yourself with lasting endurance. There is no limit to the ways that eggs may be cooked or included in other dishes, since they pair well with almost any flavor. Following is one of my family’s favorite egg dishes—a little more elegant than scrambled eggs, and perfect for a weekend breakfast.

This is just one area where you can become more aware of the paradigms in your life – and any shifts that need to be made. Take a look at other areas of your diet and lifestyle to see what changes can be made today.

What are your thoughts about all this? I’d love to dialogue with you in the comments!

4 T. melted butter
8 high-omega-3-eggs from pastured poultry
4 T. organic half-and-half or cream
4 T. grated cheddar, manchego, or jarlsberg cheese

Grated parmesan cheese,
Italian herb seasoning,
dried parsley,
fresh-ground pepper,
and paprika

1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced, optional

Pour 1 tablespoon of melted butter into each of four shallow ramekins. Break 2 eggs into each ramekin. Pour 1 tablespoon cream over eggs in each ramekin, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cheese. (Optionally, divide diced tomato between ramekins.) In each ramekin, sprinkle or shake parmesan, Italian seasoning, parsley, pepper, and paprika. Set on middle rack of 350 degree oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until eggs are set and cheese is barely golden.

Recipe adapted from “Baked Herb Eggs” in The Bed and Breakfast Cookbook by Martha W. Murphy.

(Renee DeGroot is a native Montanan whose book Health for Godly Generations explores the many ways to build and improve a healthy lifestyle. You can visit her website Health for Godly Generations for more information.)