Eggs are the preferred food choice, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, for many people. Why not; After all, they’re not only super easy to make, but they’re also packed with numerous health benefits. But among the most commonly available variety of eggs — brown and egg — which is better for you? Shedding light on this frequently asked question, Chef Kunal Kapur took to Instagram to share: “The color of the egg is determined by the color of a chicken’s feathers. A brown feathered hen will hatch brown eggs while a white feathered hen will incubate white eggs.
Dr Manira Dhasmana, Associate Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Dehradun, agreed, saying: “The color of eggshells depends on the pigments the hen produces, which is mainly protoporphyrin.”
But which is nutritionally richer?
The nutritional profile of eggs is more or less similar, said Dr. Mikita Gandhi, owner of Dietiations Hub, Indian Dietetic Association. “has complete protein and it is low in calories. Eggs are a rich source of certain vitamins and minerals such as choline, folate, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium,” Dr. Gandhi said. indianexpress.com, adding that the nutritional profile of eggs varies with the diet and environment of the chicken.
“Most people prefer brown eggs to white eggs because they feel they are healthy and organic. But regardless of shell color, the nutritional profile is similar for both variants. You will find that the brown egg is more expensive than the white ones, this is mainly because the breed of hen that lays brown eggs gives more and fewer eggs, which increases the secondary expense,” Dr. Gandhi said, adding that “If one is not a vegetarian, it is the best source of nutrition that one should include in the diet. diet regardless of its color.
What to keep in mind when buying eggs?
Eggs it needs to be fresh.
Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator only. “If it’s kept outside, it’s best to avoid it,” Kapur suggested.
Here’s a foolproof recipe for making soft-boiled eggs from chef Anahita Dhondy
Make the perfect toast with hard-boiled eggs now (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
Ingredients
two – Eggs
water to boil eggs
1 teaspoon – White vinegar
A slice of sourdough
1 tsp – Butter
1 tablespoon – Spicy Mayo/any pasta of your choice/Hummus (adjust to taste)
2-3 leaves – Lettuce
2 – Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
23 – Cucumber slices
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling
Salt + pepper to taste
Method
* Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently place the eggsstill in its shell, in the water.
*Set a timer and cook for exactly six minutes. This will produce a runny yolk but a firm white.
*Remove the boiled eggs from the water and place them in an ice bath and add a teaspoon of vinegar. This makes it easier to peel.
*Toast the bread in a pan with a little butter until it takes on color.
*To assemble, spread your spread on toast followed by some lettuce, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Finish with the two peeled soft-boiled eggs.
*Drizzle on some EVOO, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
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