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A 68% INCREASE IN EATING EGGS FOR BREAKFAST DURING THE FIRST LOCKDOWN…

A survey carried out during the first lockdown found that we ate eggs for breakfast 68% more times than in the previous year.

Of course, this was because so many of us were working from home.

Pesto eggs even had their own special moment on the social media platform Tik Tok. 12 million people watched a video posted by Amy Willchowski showing the creation of this healthy food hack. Check it out on Tik Tok.

7 reasons to eat eggs regularly –

  1. Whole eggs are packed with nutrients. They are full of vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein, good fats and various other lesser-known nutrients.
  2. A large egg contains 77 calories, with 6 grams of quality protein, 5 grams of fat and trace amounts of carbohydrates.
  3. Studies have shown that eggs actually improve your cholesterol level. They improve your cholesterol level by raising HDL (good) cholesterol and increase the size of LDL particles, which should lower the risk of heart disease.
  4. Eggs are full of ‘Choline’ which is a lesser-known nutrient that is often grouped with the B-complex vitamins. Choline is an essential nutrient that few people get enough of. Egg yolks are an excellent source of choline.
  5. Eggs are a brilliant source of protein, with all the essential amino acids in the right ratios.
  6. Eggs are very high in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which can drastically reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
  7. Eggs are very filling. Eating eggs for breakfast may reduce calorie intake later in the day which can help with fat loss.

Source: Vitality Health, Healthline, TikTok

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9 TIPS ON USING EGGS IN BAKING…

1.If you add a beaten egg slowly to your batter mix it prevents the batter from becoming too stiff.

2.Always use eggs at room temperature when baking with them.

3.Eggs will whip more easily if left for 10 minutes in cold water before breaking.

4.Place the egg in a bowl of water, if it sinks and lies on its side, it’s fresh.If it sinks and stands large-end up, it’s on the turn so use within a couple of days. If it floats, bin it, as it’s gone off.

5.When making your cake, leave the eggs and fat our overnight so that they will be at the same temperature.

6.If you want firm meringues, add a teaspoon of cornflour to the sugar before beating into the egg white, and to make meringue with the same number of eggs, add one tablespoon of water per egg.

7.To make sure the essence you use adds flavour to the whole cake, mix it into the egg before adding the egg to the mixture.

8.Eggs will stay fresher longer if you store them pointed end down.

9.If you forgot to get your eggs out for baking then just pop them into a bowl and cover with hot water. Take them out after a couple of minutes and use for baking as normal.