Can you eat egg shells? | Find out here
Have you also been binning away the egg shells, thinking them to be of no use? STOP doing that because you can eat them. Yes you read that right. Egg shells are edible and full of health benefits.
Let's talk about why egg shells are edible-
- Eggshells are almost entirely composed of calcium carbonate (95%). The remaining 5% is composed of a mix of proteins and other minerals including strontium, fluoride, magnesium and selenium.
- An interesting fact is that calcium content in a single egg shell is almost double the recommended daily calcium.
- Regular consumption of eggs shells have shown significant and beneficial effects in decreasing bone loss.
- Calcium carbonate present in egg shells are absorbed as effectively as pure calcium carbonate. In one study on a group of postmenopausal women, eggshell calcium was more effective in increasing bone mass than pure calcium carbonate.
- Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis means porous bones. A condition in which bones become weak and brittle. Eggshell powder may even be more effective at reducing osteoporosis risk than purified calcium carbonate. Taking eggshell powder may improve bone strength in people with osteoporosis.
- Supplements made of eggshell membranes provide nutrients that may improve joint health.
Crushing up eggshells
into a powder is probably the most easiest and pleasant way to eat egg shells.
Preparing eggshell powder at home is easy.
- First boil the egg shells because in this way you kill any bacteria that might be present on
your raw eggshells.
- Then you need to dry them.
- Crush the shells with a pestle and mortar or by using
a grinder.
Your Egg Shell powder is ready!
Watch this video to get the process more clear in your head. In the video the person has used the egg shell powder for compost which is yet another way in which egg shell powder can be put to use.
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You can then add the eggshell powder into various dishes, such as bread, pizza, and pasta, without any change in the texture or flavor. The eggshell powder can also be dissolved in vinegar, lemon and lemon juice.
Eggshell powder can be stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not necessary.
SOME PRECAUTIONS YOU NEED TO TAKE:
- Before consuming eggshells, it is important to clean and sterilize them to remove the risk of Salmonella or other bacterial infections. Boiling the shells for a couple of minutes is sufficient to rid them of any harmful bacteria.
- It is important to get the right amount of calcium. taking too much calcium can cause Hypercalcemia(condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal) and kidney diseases.
Thanks for reading (:
-ROZEE BEHERA
Very useful write-up. Many people don't know the use of it and feel that it is harmful for body if mistakenly eaten. But in reality, it is very helpful for body.
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