The egg is an essential food in any refrigerator in Spain. And it can be used to prepare an omelette, a scrambled egg, with some toast in one of those breakfasts that are so fashionable in recent months, put them in salads, in soups, creams…
Due to its composition uniqueeggs feature prominently on tables around the world. What’s more, their combination of high-quality proteins, essential vitamins and key minerals make them a very valuable for health and well-being.
Benefits
Among its properties, It is worth highlighting the following:
- High quality protein source. Each egg contains approximately 6 grams of protein, a very significant amount to contribute to the daily needs of this macronutrient.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals. They are packed with a wide range of vitamins and minerals essential for health. In fact, they are a source of vitamin B12, they contain vitamin A, B complex vitamins, minerals such as selenium, zinc, iron…
- Contributes to eye health. Antioxidants are compounds that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Source of choline for brain health. They are high in choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in brain and nervous system health.
- Promotes satiety and appetite control. They are a great option when it comes to promoting satiety and controlling appetite.
- Improves muscle health and sports performance. It helps maintain and increase muscle mass, especially when combined with a correct resistance training program.
To take into account
Like all foods, the fresher the better.. Now, although they are not as fresh as they should be, it does not mean that they cannot be consumed. In fact, they can be consumed without any fear from the first month, where they begin to lose some of their its properties.
To know if an egg is fresh –and also if it is fresh or if it is not fresh but can still be consumed-, you have to put it in a glass of water and see if it floats or not. If it sinks and stays in a horizontal position, it means that the egg is cool.
If it sinks, but remains tilted or vertical, it means that the egg is not fresh, but it can be consumed. Finally, if the egg remains floating at the top of the glass, there is only one alternative: discard it directly since not suitable for consumption.
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