National Egg Day

Since the start of human civilization, philosophers have been puzzled by whether the egg or the chicken came first. National Egg Day on June 3 is a good time to resume the debate. Scientists once expressed a negative attitude toward eggs due to the high cholesterol content in the yolks, which was believed to harm blood vessels. In the new millennium, eggs were once again in favor as doctors identified health benefits that could outweigh the potential harm. One egg is now considered part of a healthy daily diet.

History

Eggs have been eaten since the Neolithic era. The first primitive incubators appeared in 300 BC. In the modern world, keeping chickens and getting fresh eggs in your own backyard is entirely possible without the need for a farm or special equipment.

Interesting Facts

Scrambled eggs are considered a traditional breakfast dish, but they can also be a nutritious, low-calorie dinner.

1. An egg contains an average of 80 calories and can be used in dietary salads and desserts.
2. Eggs’ nutritional value lies in their high concentration of protein.
3. A wide variety of cooking methods provides many choices: poached, hard or soft-boiled, fried, or scrambled eggs.

The French, Mexicans, and Japanese have unique ways of cooking eggs that have become staples in their national cuisines.

How to Take Part

• Try a long-term project: set up a cozy birdhouse and install a small camera inside. Birds settling in the birdhouse will lay eggs, allowing you to observe their development from an early stage. This window into wildlife offers a new perspective on nature.
• On the holiday, take the opportunity to experiment. Try giving up ordinary chicken eggs and explore quail, pheasant, ostrich, duck, or turkey eggs.
• Visit the zoo and look at eggs laid by live birds.
• Use eggshells in crafts. They are easy to paint, as long as they are hollow and empty.

Eggs contain choline, a substance beneficial for brain function that promotes the development of neural connections. This justifies the choice of scrambled eggs in the morning, especially when a long working day requiring concentration and attention lies ahead.

When is National Egg Day in 2024?

National Egg Day is observed on June 3 each year.

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