Eggs biologically are laid by the females of many animals such as the birds and the reptiles. An egg consisting of the ovum is surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing. The eggshell’s color varies with the breed and has nothing to do in particular with the taste and its nutritive value. The color of the yolk again depends on the diet of the animals such as wheat-fed hen lay darker yolk eggs than the grass-fed hens. The most common egg used today is the hen’s egg. Eggs of other animals such as goose, duck and fowl are also available in some areas.

Eggs are the powerhouse of essential nutrients and minerals. It is found that the incredible egg has the 13 essential nutrients. It consists of the protein of the highest quality, zinc, folate and iron. It is extremely nutrient-dense food. Eggs are the source of nutrition of people of all ages.

For the kids an egg a day in variety of forms with the highest quality protein that provides with the building blocks that they need to grow. Eggs are extremely good for the eyes too and helps prevent age-related blindness. It helps to build and preserve muscle strength too and allows feeling energized throughout the day. Eggs contribute to a great extent in maintaining a healthy weight. Its contribution towards development of fetal brain makes it an essential ingredient of a pregnant woman’s diet.

One can eat as many eggs one wishes to, if the cholesterol level is normal. However, advisable is to reduce the intake of junk and fried foods, and allow you to eat eggs that constitute one of the healthiest foods. One egg a day provides 6 grams of protein. It is the source of the essential amino acids requires having the perfect body.

Consuming eggs following exercise helps in muscle-tissue growth and repair. It also prevents snacking between meals and also keeps one satisfied even when the meal is delayed on a hectic day.

Here is an easy-to-cook snack using eggs:

Ingredients required:

Boiled smashed potatoes: 4
Hard boiled Eggs: 6
Small shreds of capsicum: 1/2 cup
Few thin shreds of onion: 1/2 cup
Mayonnaise Sauce: small quantity
Whipped Cream: 1/2 cup
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation:

Take the hard boiled eggs. Cut it into two halves. Take care to separate the egg yolks so that it does not break. Now mix the shredded capsicum and onions with the smashed potatoes. Add the spices such as pepper, salt to taste. Toss the smashed mixture with a spoon of oil on a frying pan. Ensure that the mixture is well mixed with mayonnaise. Now, take a spoon of the mixture and fill it inside the hollow white portion of the cut egg. Then simply allow it to be baked at 250 degree centigrade temperature for 10 minutes. As the reddish-brown tinge appears on the egg, take it out and put the egg yolk whipped in cream as a topping. You can garnish the topping with cheese and pepper too.

Serve this lip-smacking, healthy snack with a hot cappuccino.

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