Why is it sometimes difficult for us to peel a boiled egg? Are white or brown eggs better? o How to know if an egg is bad? Surely you have asked yourself one of these questions more than once. Pazo de Vilane, the leading company in the production of free-range eggs, resolves some of the most common questions that usually arise in relation to this superfood and that generate the most debate.
1. Why do I sometimes have trouble peeling boiled eggs?
The answer will surely surprise you. When that happens to you, it is not because you have overcooked or undercooked them, but because in that case the eggs are too fresh. And it is that, as the days go by after laying, the membrane of the shell that protects the egg gradually separates from the white and this makes it easier for them to be peeled better. So, if you cook eggs and you have a hard time peeling them, don’t think that there is something wrong with them, you just have to be patient.
2. Does the egg have a lot of cholesterol?
You can banish once and for all from your mind the famous association between eggs and cholesterol. It is true that the egg contains cholesterol, but it is not assimilated by the body, so it is eliminated for the most part. In addition, as it contains phospholipids, these nutrients prevent that minimum absorption from occurring.
3. Are all eggs healthy?
Yes. All eggs are healthy and incredibly beneficial to your health. Thanks to its nutrients, the egg is capable of preventing or improving many diseases, such as some types of cancer, anxiety, osteoporosis, hypertension, hormonal imbalances, spina bifida, forgetfulness, anemia, tooth decay, sarcopenia, infections, fatty liver, premenstrual syndrome , growing problems. In addition, it has been shown that eggs, even better if they are free-range, should be part of the diet of certain more vulnerable population groups, such as children, convalescents, the elderly or pregnant women
4. Are white or brown eggs better?
The truth is that there are no major nutritional differences between white and brown eggs. Regardless of its color, the chicken egg is a true superfood. Perhaps you don’t know that white eggs come from breeds of hens with white plumage, while brown ones come from brown or darker plumage breeds.
The most curious thing is that there are eggs of other colors. From chocolate brown to ochre, various shades of green to bluish: light blue, sky blue…
5. How is a free-range egg different from another that is not?
A free-range egg differs from another “cage” or “floor” (also called cage-free) in that the hens that produce them can go outside. That is, free-range eggs are from hens that graze in the field. That is why free-range hens can incorporate extra nutrients on their walks (in addition to their usual diet), such as vitamins or minerals, through their country “snacks”.
6. How to know if an egg is bad?
The first thing you should do is look at its laying date, which is printed on the container label. The egg can be safely eaten up to 28 days after that date.
But if for some reason you do not have this information, take note of these tricks. First of all, to know if an egg is bad, carefully place it in a glass of water. If it falls to the bottom it is cool; if it floats, discard it.
In second place. If when cracking the egg on a plate you see that the white, instead of being gelatinous and collected around the yolk, expands and looks more liquid than usual (and even the boundary between the yolk and the white is not is well defined) don’t consume it, throw it away.
7. How many eggs can I eat a week?
The scientific community has been stating for years that a healthy adult person can fearlessly consume up to 6-7 eggs per week, that is, one per day. In this sense, remember that your health will not only not suffer, but will improve. And it is that the egg has a great satiating capacity, few calories, and many proteins, therefore it is very likely that – if you choose the foods with which to accompany it well – you will deal better with being overweight, among other pathologies.
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