National Egg Day
When is National Egg Day? This holiday is always celebrated on June 3
Eggs are a wonderful, and nutritious food. Researchers and nutritionists have determined that the good health benefits of eating them exceed the bad. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s all celebrate and enjoy National Egg Day. On this June 3 holiday, break out of your shell and celebrate this incredible, healthy food holiday.
In 1968, the American Heart Association recommended limiting consumption to just three eggs per week. The concern was the high level of cholesterol in them. Years later nutritionists have determined the health benefits outweighed the bad. The high level of protein is good for your bones and muscles. They contain essential vitamins and micronutrients, most notably vitamins A, D, and E. It contains antioxidants that can slow down the aging process and improve vision. It has Omega-3 fats which are good for your heart. And, some studies suggest eating them can help you to lose weight
So, with all of this goodness inside of a thin shell, be a good egg and eat lots of them today, prepared in your favorite way(s).
The Incredible, Edible Egg
Have it your way. There are all sorts of ways to prepare them for consumption. We fry them to make scrambled, sunny side up, and over light. Omelets are another popular choice. We poach them and make both soft- and hard-boiled. Eggs Benedict are a popular way of preparing them, too. They are the main ingredient in quiche. Egg salad is a lunchtime favorite. And let’s not forget the ever-popular Egg McMuffin.
While we think of the eggs we eat as coming from birds, humans eat them from many other types of animals. Chicken are by far the most popular consumed worldwide. Here are some other animal eggs people consume:
- Some of the other common bird eggs we eat are duck, goose, ostrich, turkey, and emu, to name a few.
- Many people enjoy fish roe. Caviar anyone!?
- Turtle eggs are considered a delicacy in some parts of the world.
- If you are brave and daring, steal some from a crocodile or alligator nest and scramble them up.
- Snake eggs are a delicacy in some regions of the world.
Nutritional Value of Eggs
Eggs are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. So, on National Egg Day, have a couple of them knowing you’re eating healthy. One large egg contains approximately:
- 78 calories
- 0.6 g carbs
- 5 g fat
- 0 g fiber
- 6 g protein
- 186 mg cholesterol
- 62 mg sodium
Eggy Trivia
What do you know about them? This eggy trivia will greatly expand your knowledge of useful facts.
- The “White Leghorn” chicken is the most popular variety of chicken used in commercial production. This breed produces a white-shelled egg. The hens are consistent daily layers.
- A chicken egg develops over a period of 24 to 26 hours. After the hen has laid an egg, a new one begins to develop within 30 minutes.
- Yes, they are high in cholesterol. But, researchers now believe the good health benefits outweigh the bad.
- They contain the nutrient “choline”, which promotes good brain function.
- A large egg has just 78 calories. It has 6 grams of protein. And, it is high in minerals and vitamins.
- Older eggs have larger air cells, making them easier to peel off the shell.
- Take the freshness test. Put an egg in a pan of water. If it is fresh, it sinks. If it is old, it floats.
- An estimated 1 in 20,000 eggs contain harmful bacteria. Consequently, it can make you sick once every 84 years.
- In 300 B.C., chicken farmers began incubating chicken eggs in clay ovens.
- They can have as many as 17,000 pores.
- Shampooing with them is good for your hair. As a result, the yolks are often an ingredient in hair shampoo and conditioners.
- The world’s largest chicken egg was laid in 2010 by a hen named “Harriet”. It measured 9.1 inches in diameter.
- Pysanky is a traditional, intricately painted Ukrainian Easter Egg.
- Platypus and the echidna are the only two mammals that lay eggs. However, they are not consumed by humans as they are too small.
- One ostrich egg is equivalent in size to 20 chicken eggs. And it can weigh up to 5 pounds.
How to Celebrate and Participate in National Egg Day
As a food holiday, this special day is easy to celebrate and enjoy.
Here are some other things you can do today:
- Eat a lot of them.
- Have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Try a new recipe.
- Share one of your favorite recipes with others.
- Take pictures of them and share it on social media.
- Make hard-boiled eggs. Then, color and decorate them. Who says you can only do this during Easter!?
National Egg Day Quote
“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.” – – Bernard Meltzer
History and Origin of National Egg Day
Our research has not yet uncovered the creator of this holiday. Nor have we found any documentation defining the reason why it was created.
This is a fairly new holiday. The earliest reference we found was the early 2020s.
There are no congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
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This Day in History
Additionally, here are some of the things that happened on this day:
- The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour. (1964)
- In 1969, the last episode of the original Star Trek television series aired on NBC.
- Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America was born on this day in 1808.
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