David Letterman’s Top 10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Egg Nog:
10. “Am I feeling sufficiently noggy today?”
9. “What’s the best egg-to-nog ratio?”
8. “I have high cholesterol — is there egg white nog?”
7. “What other disgusting egg-based beverages could I try?”
6. “Has this egg nog been approved by the Nogmaster General?”
5. “Is egg my best choice of nog?”
4. “Which one’s the egg nog that all the rappers drink?”
3. “Do I really feel like drinking this crap?”
2. “What would Jesus drink?”
1. “How long will this stuff keep in my spider hole?”
Like re-gifted fruitcake and grown men in tacky Christmas sweaters, eggnog is one of those enduring holiday traditions you just can’t avoid this time of year. Some relentlessly festive people even claim to like it. “How bad can raw eggs, whole milk, refined sugar, heavy cream, and-unless you have the time to make it from scratch-assorted additives and preservatives like guar gum and carrageenan be?” they tell you. To find out, I did some research.
The origins, and even the ingredients used to make the original eggnog drink, are debated. Eggnog, or a very similar drink, may have originated in England, though it may also have been developed from posset, a medieval European beverage made with hot milk. Experts have stated that the drink adopted the “nog” part of its name from the word “noggin”, an English term used to describe a small, wooden, carved mug used to serve alcohol. Another name for this British drink was Egg Flip. Yet another story is that the term derived from the name “egg-and-grog”, a common Colonial term used to describe rum. Eventually the term was shortened to “egg’n’grog”, then “eggnog”.
Modern eggnog typically consists of milk, sugar, nutmeg, and eggs. Frequently used cream toppings may include vanilla ice cream, meringue, or whipped cream. Some eggnogs even add gelatin to their product. Eggnog can be produced from homemade recipes, however, ready-made eggnog containing alcohol and “just-add-alcohol” versions are available for purchase. Since the 1960s, eggnog has often been served cold and without alcohol, both of which are significant departures from its historical origins. Low fat eggnog is commercially available or it may be prepared in the home using skim or low fat milk. In North America, a few soy milk manufacturers offer seasonally-available, soy-based alternatives for vegans and those with dairy or milk allergies. The rice milk company Rice Dream also makes a rice nog. Eggnog may also be added as a flavouring to food or drinks, such as desserts, or coffee and tea. Long story short, eggnog is a Christmas tradition, beloved by many.
But what about its nutritional value?
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.00 g
Saturated Fat 11.29 g
Cholesterol 149.10 mg
Sodium 138.18 mg
Total Carbohydrate 34.39 g
Dietary Fiber 0.00 g
Sugars 0
*Protein 9.68 g
Vitamin A 0.0 %
Calcium 33.0 %
Niacin 1.3 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on
a 2,000 calorie diet.
* RDA Protein amounts vary based on age & gender
No matter how you slice it, eggnog is in no way nutritious. But if you happen to find it deliciously irresistible, then just be sure to enjoy it in moderation. Happy Nogging, everyone!
Today’s Workout:
Buy In – 3 x 10 Burpee broad jump. Do a burpee and on the jump portion you are going to do a broad jump and get as much distance as possible .
WOD – “Fran”
* Before the WOD begins, Coaches please review the full range of motion requirements of the elements in the wod *
21-15-9 Reps for time:
- Thrusters
- Pullups
Elite: Thrusters 65/95
Zone 4: Scale thrusters to 55/85
Zone 3: Scale thrusters to 45/75; modified pullups
Zone 2: Scale thrusters to 35/65; jumping pullups x 2
Zone 1: Scale thrusters as needed; jumping pullups
Games Prep: Thrusters 95/135; chest to bar pullups
Cash Out – 3 x 5 Snatch push press (A push press with the snatch grip behind the neck); followed by a full body stretch
_ _ _ _
100 Day Burpee Challenge:
Burpees today: 22
Buy-in: 253
If any one is interested, here is a ‘paleo’ version of the beloved Christmas classic. I got it off of Eva T’s website…and since we are both skiers I probably don’t need permission to re-print it here:
Recipe:
1-1/4 C unsweetened original almond milk
3/4 C lite coconut milk
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 T blackstrap molasses
1 T agave nectar
nutmeg
cinnamon stick
Combine all ingredients in a shaker or blender. Serve chilled. Top with fresh ground nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!!!
You can make your own lite coconut milk by simply adding water to real coconut milk, try your own ratios’s…I like 2/1
The guys from 70’sbig.com love the nog! At 5500 cal’s per gallon they can drink have as much and still get the benefits of all that milk…but who would want to drink a gallon of that stuff?
Another really good substitute is “So Good” Noel Nog. It’s a soy nog that tastes almost like the real thing, with waaaaay less carbs, fat and sugar! I have been loving on it for a couple Christmases now.
Wowsers, Fran. I’m heading to the local gym today. I have to sweat off some of the cookies I’ve consumed. Hopefully I won’t get the boot when I set up Marco’s rings :-).
P.S. I miss the Zone :-(.
P.S. The Zone misses you and TBops!
CrossFit or seizure… check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgH_ZoMOht8&feature=player_embedded
b thinks it is selfish that coach d makes us all do fran just because she wants a PR! i am happy that d will christen the pr board though!
Worked out at my home town gym. They didn’t complain about my rings or olympic lifting, but it’s all steel plates and no dropping the weights. Pull-up bars are too short for muscle-ups and effective kipping for regular pull-ups is a bit dicey. Also, the diameter of the handles is quite thick and without chalk, doing more than about 15 pull-ups becomes a hazard to my health as I’m likely to fly off into one of the gym mirrors.
But, it’s cheap, scarcely populated, and better than working out in my old bedroom :-).
Do the Burpee broad jumps count towards the Burpee challenge? They should in my opinion.
Looking forward to finally doing Fran! Pretty sure I’ll do it in under 1 minute and end up in a pile of sweat and vomit. 🙂 Just kidding.
too scared to do fran in the am, chris??
I’m not scared, I’m looking forward to it! I’m just resting up for this evenings class and enjoyed a nice sleep in this morning.
b I don’t think I will be the one christening the board. I didn’t get a pr 🙁
Of course the burpees count Chris! People are going to get excited to see them in wods now, so they count for their total for the day.
Good luck on Fran everyone! Let’s get some names up on the board 🙂
If you’re on a budget have your guests light sparklers as you depart. Meredith’s mother suffered from Alzheimer’s in prior seasons. An increasing number of marrying couples (particularly those entering second or later marriages) will request that guests refrain from giving gifts.
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