As you go about your workout routine, whether you’re using cardio equipment such as ellipticals and treadmills to get into better cardiovascular shape or you’re hitting the free weights in the gym to boost your strength capacity, one thing is for certain and that is that you must be taking in enough protein.

Protein is the macronutrient that will ensure that you are able to build and repair broken down muscle tissues, recovering as quickly from each workout session that you do.

One great protein source that you should be considering in your diet plan is eggs and egg whites.  These are relatively cost-effective to purchase, quick to prepare, and can be made in a number of different ways to help add interest to your diet plan.

Let’s look at a few super simple recipe ideas to get you started.  Regardless of your taste preferences, there should be one way to prepare this food that you will enjoy.

Egg Scramble

Starting your day off with eggs is a perfect way to get in enough protein and make sure that you stay satisfied until lunch.

To prepare an egg scramble, pan fry some diced vegetables in a little bit of olive oil and then crack in however many eggs or egg whites that you desire.  Scramble until cooked and then top with salsa for a low calorie way to add more flavoring and extra nutrients.

Pita Pocket

Next, a pita pocket is also a terrific way to eat your eggs.  Prepare your eggs in any manner you desire – scrambling or microwaving them if you do want something super easy, and then add them into a whole wheat pita with some sliced vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, and peppers.

Sprinkle with a small dose of low fat cheddar cheese and then either pop in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to melt the cheese or place under the broiler for 20-30 seconds instead.

This will also help to lightly toast the pita as well, giving it that crispy texture.

Hard Boiled Salad

Hard boiled eggs are a nice addition to any healthy diet plan because they can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the fridge for a few days. If you need a meal on the go, this works perfectly.

Peel a few hard boiled eggs and then chop up, adding to a spinach salad with cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, a small amount of low-fat Greek yogurt and your favorite salad dressing.

You can also remove the yolks very easily with hard boiled eggs as well, so if you’re looking to keep your fat intake down, make sure that you consider this.

Egg Drop Soup

Finally, the last way to incorporate eggs into your diet is with egg drop soup. For this one, prepare a normal pot of vegetable soup using chicken broth and whatever vegetables strike your fancy.

Then simply add in 3-4 egg whites or one hold egg, drizzling it into the soup slowly.

The eggs will cook almost instantly in the hot soup, so let simmer for 2-3 minutes and then serve.

So don’t make getting in your required protein difficult any longer. Instead, turn to these options and you’ll be getting great nutrition while improving your health.

For more great tips to improve your nutrition, see this article on nutritional myths.