1. Reduced nutrient absorption
Raw eggs contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (vitamin B7), preventing its absorption. This vitamin is key for the nervous system, skin, and hair.
Furthermore, the digestion of raw protein is incomplete: only about 50% is absorbed.
When an egg is cooked, its protein unfolds, and the body can absorb up to 90%.
2. Risk of Salmonella
A raw egg can contain bacteria like salmonella, and there’s no way to detect it because it doesn’t change smell, color, or texture.
This bacteria can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and serious complications, especially in children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
The only way to eliminate it is by cooking the egg.
Why do egg yolks vary in color?
The color of the yolk doesn’t indicate whether the egg is farm-fresh or commercially produced. It almost always depends on the hen’s diet:
Diets with corn, fresh grass, or carotenoids → more orange yolks
Standard diets with fewer pigments → lighter yolks
Both are nutritious, so don’t worry too much about the color.
Practical tricks with eggs
How to peel them more easily
As soon as you finish cooking:
Submerge them in very cold or ice water.
Tap the bottom (where the air cell is).
The shell will come off easily.
How to prevent the egg from cracking while boiling
Add a pinch of salt or a few drops of vinegar to the water.
If it cracks, the white will coagulate faster and won’t come out completely.
Why are they sometimes hard to peel?
When the egg is very fresh, its pH and acidity cause the shell to stick more.
After a few days in the refrigerator, it usually peels much more easily.
What’s the best way to cook an egg?
Boiled
Scrambled
Grilled without inflammatory oils
Avoid frying it with vegetable oils like sunflower or corn oil. They oxidize quickly, produce smoke, and release substances that inflame the body.
If you need fat for cooking, use:
Olive oil (at a moderate temperature)
Avocado oil
Ghee butter (only occasionally)
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