It’s not bad luck today if you have eggs in a tray.
The world is absolutely excited as Friday nears, not because it’s Friday the 13th, but because it’s the celebration of World Egg Day.
The International Egg Commission, a worldwide group working to improve the egg industry, declared October 12 as World Egg Day in 1996 in Vienna to highlight the role that eggs play in human nutrition, food security, and general well-being.
Every second Friday of October is designated for World Egg Day, a time for people of all backgrounds to come together in recognition of the invaluable role eggs play in the well-being of people everywhere.
As we celebrate World Egg Day this year, let’s remember that “Eggs for a healthy future” is this year’s theme.
“The egg is one of the most environmentally sustainable and cost-effective animal-source proteins available. We hope that this year’s theme will encourage everyone, no matter your location, market, or specialism, to celebrate the unique power of the egg,” the International Egg Commission said in a statement.
With World Egg Day, we can spread the word that eggs are a cheap and nutritious food option for people of all income levels.
The benefits of eggs
Each egg contains six grams of protein, including all nine “essential” amino acids, a report said. That’s crucial, as those are the nutrients your body lacks the ability to produce on its own. About half of the egg’s total protein and almost none of its fat or cholesterol are found in the egg white.
This means that eggs have more vitamins, minerals, and amino acids per calorie than almost any other food. Consume an egg, and you will acquire:
- High-quality protein
- Selenium
- Phosphorus
- Choline
- Vitamin B12
- Multiple antioxidants, which help keep your cells healthy
Egg has ‘good cholesterol’
People who consume three or more eggs daily appear to increase their levels of HDL, the “good” cholesterol. The “bad” LDL increases as well. However, the constituent parts of each grow in size. That makes it more challenging for negative materials inside your body to harm you and simpler for the positive stuff to purge it.
Eggs lower triglycerides
Along with high- and low-density lipoprotein, your doctor checks for triglycerides. Having lower triglyceride levels is beneficial to health. You can reduce your blood pressure by eating eggs, especially eggs that have been fortified with healthy fats (such as omega-3s).
Approximately 70 calories per egg provides transparent nutrition information. Furthermore, they are convenient to bring along on trips. Put a couple in the cooler once you’ve given them a hard boil. Toss in a salad and some bread, and you have a nutritious lunch in no time.
Filipinos love eggs
Filipinos are undoubtedly egg lovers. Not only has eggs become a staple food for Filipinos, but it has also been a crucial part of the country’s rich gastronomic culture.
Aside from World Egg Day, the country also commemorates another egg celebration called the “Balut Festival.” Balut is a fertilized duck egg sold in the streets – a significant custom that keeps Filipino culture alive and vibrant.
This is an observance celebrated in Pateros every April of the year.
