The egg is THE superfood par excellence: economical, good for your health, simple to prepare… So don’t wait to try these 9 original and delicious recipes!
Contrary to popular belief, theegg is a real slimming ally. Indeed, being satiating and low in calories, it allows you to limit calories And avoid cravings. And in terms of health, a study* has shown that consuming eggs (more precisely egg yolk) has no direct impact on the occurrence of heart pathologies. Although they are rich in cholesterol, they are low in saturated fatty acids and have very little impact on the cholesterol level present in the blood. Produced naturally and necessary for the body, this is what we call “good” cholesterol. It is still recommended to limit your daily consumption to 2 eggs maximum.
What are the health benefits of eggs?
Eggs provide energy, are beneficial for the brain and against cardiovascular illnesses. They are an excellent source of nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the body:
- of the proteinsin particular albumin present in the white of the egg;
- of the’folic acid (vitamin B9), particularly necessary during pregnancy for the proper development of the fetus;
- of the vitamins A, B12 And of selenium which strengthen the immune system;
- of the lutein and some zeaxanthin, antioxidants found in the retina. They allow prevent eye diseases such as Macular degeneration (AMD);
- of cholesterol, present only in egg yolk. It contains between 200 and 300 mg. Or a dose of lipids essential for the proper functioning of the body.
How to store your eggs?
They can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge, the main thing is to maintain the same temperature to prevent water condensation on their surface. The recommended consumption date (RDD) is set at 28 days after the egg is laid but it is still possible to eat it after this date. For know if it is still freshrely on your sense of smell when it opens but also on the appearance (greenish color or too liquid white).
Attention, you should not wash your eggs with water, this could eliminate the protective layer present on the shell and would promote proliferation of bacteria. However, it is possible to dry wash with a cloth for example.
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Egg casserole with peppers
[6 pers] Preheat the oven to 180 °. Wash, cut in 2 and core 6 peppers. Place them in a gratin dish and bake for 10 minutes at 180°. Break 1 egg into each pepper, add salt and pepper and bake for an additional 10 minutes. You can sprinkle with chives before serving.
