Scrambled eggs for breakfast is a very popular dish in many countries around the world. This product is in almost every refrigerator. In this article we will look at how the universal love for eggs is justified and what are the positive points and risks of using this product.
What are the beneficial substances contained in the egg
As we all know, an egg consists of white and yolk. Protein has high digestibility and is a measure for determining the absorption of proteins from other products. Yolk, in turn, is filled with vitamins. Together, these two elements make eggs very useful. 
Let us consider in more detail the amount of vitamins in a whole egg. One average testicle weighs about 55 g, it is about 85 kcal. Calories per 100 g - 155 kcal.
Sometimes you can find two yolks in chicken eggs.
100 grams of egg / one egg contains:
- Vitamin A - 0.45 / 0.25 mg;
- Vitamin B6 - 0.1 / 0.08 mg;
- Vitamin E - 1.2 / 0.66 mg;
- choline (vitamin B4) - 320/176 mg;
- folic acid (vitamin B group) - 17 / 9.35 mcg;
- Vitamin D - 2 / 1.1 mcg;
- Vitamin B12 - 2 / 1.1 mcg;
- Biotin (vitamin B group) - 20.7 / 11.4 μg;
- Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) - 1.2 / 0.66 mg;
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - 0.44 / 0.24 mg;
- nicotinic acid (vitamin PP, aka - B3) - 0.39 / 0.21 mg.
One yolk contains about 200 mg of cholesterol. Do not be afraid of this indicator, as other elements (lecithin, choline, phospholipid) balance it and do not allow to increase the level of cholesterol in the body.
Important! Cholesterol is produced by the human liver. It is necessary to fear only cholesterol from foods rich in trans fats, it is more harmful.
Taste qualities
Contrary to popular belief, the color of the yolk, and even more shell, does not affect the taste of the product. The color of the yolk becomes more saturated when foods with a bright pigment (carrots, corn, pumpkin) are present in the chicken’s diet. That is, you can achieve a bright orange yolk at home and in the poultry farm. Only on an industrial scale can a dye be synthetic.
The color of the shell depends on the color of the layer itself. Speckled hens bear brown, and light - white eggs. 
What are chicken eggs useful for?
A large amount of vitamins contained in eggs brings undeniable benefit to the body:
- egg white is very useful for the recovery of muscle and cartilage tissue, especially those who are actively involved in sports;
- Vitamin D, contained in the yolk, helps to absorb calcium in the body;
- vitamin A is indispensable for maintaining visual acuity;
- B2 is useful for the thyroid gland, retina and nervous system;
- B3 improves heart function and blood microcirculation. Useful for the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach;
- B5 promotes the production of adrenal hormones, increases the digestibility of other vitamins;
- B6 prevents sudden jumps in blood glucose, has a positive effect on memory;
- B12 is good for blood (prevents anemia) and for the immune system.
Read also about the benefits and dangers of eggshells.
How to use in cooking
The recipes with the addition of eggs are just countless. They are used as an element or as a full dish. And some even drink them raw.
What dishes are suitable for cooking
Eggs are an indispensable product in cooking. Their value in our kitchen is difficult to overestimate. Hard to find a recipe baking or dessert without figuring this product in the recipe. 
Eggs are often used in salads, as snackSome hostesses add them to soup or broth. 
A recipe for full dishes from the testicles just do not count. Even ordinary scrambled eggs can be prepared in several ways - fried eggs, scrambled eggs or scramble. For losing weight a boiled egg can be an excellent protein snack.
Poached egg
We advise you to read about the benefits and cooking of goose, ostrich and cesar eggs.
How to cook
It would seem that everyone knows how to cook eggs, which is easier. But in this case there some nuances:
- this product should be washed before cooking;
- Putting an egg is better in boiling water. This will make some "stress" protein, and later it will be easier to clean it;
- cook over medium heat;
- for soft-boiled eggs - 3-4 minutes, for cooking "in the bag" - 5-6 minutes. Hard boiled - 8-10 minutes;
- do not boil more than ten minutes, so the shell of the yolk becomes gray;
- after cooking, immerse in cold (very cold) water for 10-15 minutes. This will facilitate cleaning.
Did you know? Check boiled egg or raw, you can put it and spinning. Raw will make a half turn or turn and stop, and boiled will be easy to spin.
Is it possible to eat raw eggs
It has long been believed that raw eggs are useful for the vocal cords and the stomach - they envelop and moisturize the mucous membrane. But now, during the period of their mass “production,” one cannot be completely confident in the safety of such use.
Eating raw chicken eggs is highly undesirable., because without heat treatment, there is a chance of catching Salmonella or getting a dose of antibiotics (we will tell about this in more detail later in the article). 
How often can you eat eggs
There is an opinion that eating eggs regularly is impossible, since it harms the cardiovascular system due to the high amount of cholesterol. Yes, indeed, yolks contain from 200 mg of cholesterol (possibly more, depending on the size of the testicle). However, numerous studies have not confirmed an increase in blood cholesterol levels in people who regularly ate three whole eggs a day. Cholesterol in this product is not "bad." Much more harmful trans fats, and fatty fat, and sausage, which we often add to our scrambled eggs.
An adult can be regularly (every day) consumed before two whole testicles. Some proteins can be eaten and more.
As for the kids, then from the age of six months to a year you can give no more than half a yolk per day. Little ones from a year to three - half a day. Between the ages of three and seven, the whole testicle is already. Well, and it will be useful for schoolchildren to eat two testicles. 
Homemade face masks
Egg masks are a very affordable and affordable way to improve skin condition. Protein masochki ideal for owners of oily skin. Protein tightens pores, removes oily shine and pulls out all sorts of pollution.
Yolk masks are a salvation for dry skin. Vitamins in the yolk, nourish, reduce flaking and dry skin.
Can also do whole egg masochka. This is probably the easiest recipe. Protein and yolk should be whipped and applied to the skin. After 10-15 minutes, wash off the mask with cool water. If you need extra food, just add a teaspoon of vegetable oil (ideally olive oil).
Owners of oily skin during cooking can simply put a little bit of protein (usually it always remains on the shell) on the T-zone (forehead and nose) for 10-15 minutes and continue cooking. And then rinse with cool water. And the dish is ready, and the skin is in order. 
For a small clarification of the skin, you can add one teaspoon of lemon juice to a single whipped squirrel. In principle, any product that contains acid is suitable - berries, dairy products. Mix the mixture and apply on the skin, avoiding the area near the eyes. After ten minutes, wash off with some water.
To nourish the skin, one yolk needs to be mixed with one teaspoon of liquid honey. Apply this vitamin bomb on the skin and wash it off with warm water after 15 minutes. You can additionally add a teaspoon of vegetable oil, then the mask will be even more nutritious.
Familiarize yourself with the variety of honey types: acacia, lime, sunflower, buckwheat, dehydrated, sweet clover, sainfoin, fatselium, acacia, hawthorn, black green, cotton, may, mountain.
To prepare a moisturizing mask, add 2-3 teaspoons of milk to one yolk. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Video: face mask with lemon and egg
How to choose when buying
To select high-quality testicles, pay attention to the labeling. The letter "D" means dietary. These include only the product that appeared 7 or less days ago. After this period, they receive the letter "C" - dining rooms. Such eggs are stored for up to 25 days at the correct temperature conditions.
Also, the testicles are distinguished by weight:
- B - the highest grade (75 grams and above);
- O - selected (65-74.9 grams);
- 1st category (55-64.9 grams);
- 2nd category (45-54.9 grams);
- 3rd category (35-44.9 grams).
It should be noted that the quality of eggs does not depend on their size. Check the date of manufacture by package. Before buying, inspect the eggs for cracks or blood. This product can not be taken in any case. Do not buy if the shell is too stained with droppings - this suggests that the hens are kept in inappropriate conditions and infection or the presence of antibiotics is possible. 
When choosing a home testicle, it is worth remembering that they are not the same size. It is also hard to determine the freshness of the product. Domestic chickens rush not so regularly, therefore in one "party" there can be eggs of different degrees of freshness. You can determine the freshness by weight. If the egg is heavy, palpable in the hand, then it is fresh. The older the product, the easier it is.
Find out what ways you can check the freshness of eggs at home (in water).
Also pay attention to the shell. A rough surface means that the product is fresh. The more glossy it is, the older the testicle.
Video: Egg Tips
Where to store
The shelf life of this product depends on its origin. Homemade testicles stored month shop - 25 days. Shelf life with scoured shell is reduced to 12 days, as the useful microflora is removed from it.
Tips for poultry farmers: find out what to do if chickens peck eggs, do not carry well, carry small eggs.
You can store eggs in the refrigerator or at room temperature. For storage just indoors, the temperature should not be above +20 ° C. Humidity in such a room should be high - about 70-75%.
Important! The eggshell is very porous. Smells and infections can penetrate through it. Eggs should not be stored near fresh meat and fish in order to avoid their juice falling on the shell.
You can store it by wrapping each piece with a newspaper or putting it in a cardboard tray and covering it with the same tray. For storage in the refrigerator is best for the compartment for vegetables, and not the door, where we usually have them. Being in the door, the product regularly comes into contact with warm air. Such temperature "swing" reduces shelf life. 
What can harm
Unfortunately, there are used eggs and some dangerous moments. Consider the most common:
- salmonellosis - initially present only on the shell. But over time it penetrates through the pores. In order to protect yourself from this ailment, you should follow simple rules: wash the shell before cooking; wash hands after touching the egg; do not eat eggs raw; keep eggs separate from other foods; Acquire in the checked places;
- hormones - in order for the chicken to continually rush, hormones (synthetic or natural) can be added to its diet, which, respectively, also get to our table. But it is also worth noting that even in domestic eggs there are natural hormones (choline), they even have a positive effect on the body;
- antibiotics - in poultry farms for the survival of chickens, antibiotics are introduced into their diets. They enter the testicles, and then into our organisms. The harm of antibiotics is very high - with their constant intake the body can not recover, and the immune system is significantly weakened. Also reduced sensitivity to antibiotics, and if they are prescribed by the doctor, the effect on the body will be less. Exit this situation by buying homemade eggs. It also partially reduces the amount of antibiotics by heat treatment;
- Allergies can occur in both protein and yolk. However, allergens from the yolk are damaged by temperature. Protein is a more common cause of an allergic reaction. If at least one of the symptoms appears (skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea), you should stop using this product and consult a doctor.
Did you know? The diameter of the smallest testicle is only 12 mm. Delays such hummingbird crumbs.
Video: egg recipes
Poached egg
Egg "Benedict"
Eggs are a very useful product. A rich vitamin set and excellent protein absorption combined with an affordable price make them a truly indispensable product. Use them regularly can and should be. If you have doubts about hormones and antibiotics, then just stop your choice on homemade testicles from proven vendors.
