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)
Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe with Hard-Boiled Egg (Safe and Delicious)
Ingredients:
1 hard-boiled egg
Oil (to taste)
Lemon juice
Mustard
Salt
Garlic (optional)
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Process until you achieve a thick texture.
You can replace the oil with avocado and obtain a delicious, smooth, and very nutritious green mayonnaise.
Shelf Life:
Always keep refrigerated.
3 to 5 days maximum.
Discard if it changes color, aroma, or texture.
Eggs can be an extraordinary ally for health, provided they are handled correctly.
Avoiding raw consumption, storing them properly, and choosing healthy cooking methods allow you to get the most out of this simple, economical, and highly nutritious food.
