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Have a Happy Easter Weekend and become a "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Consumer" Community Member (Like & Share the FB page link below for more Creative Healthy & Wise Easter Recipe Ideas)!
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π¦"Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men..." - Matthew 4:19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWCaXXKcHWE
βοΈπ₯π³π°πππ Why is it called "Good Friday"?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AVOx981auUM&fbclid=IwAR1KJwwtmM-xY6BmWE6N4S7McARB96dsS5qUcUQGqkXf0szlDgeh5rPG0X8
βοΈπ₯π³π°πππThe Story of Easter As Told through Social Media:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7f8kCqmGl6Q&fbclid=IwAR2HfXsRQKlSOIkZk-vaemvYn3m1bcdTfjyDKu2OD9UvNf0kodNRZfr7mfA
Easter Story according to (pronounced "Easter") of *x, , and http://bit.ly/25pA1Uk
The Age-Old Question, "Which came first: Chickens or Eggs?" is finally answered here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8pI65emDE =11
π°ππ₯π³π£π£π₯ππ ! Guess which egg is ORGANIC? π₯π³
If you are making Easter Eggs for this coming Easter Sunday Holiday, make sure you choose Organic, Free-Range, Cage-Free, Vegetarian-Fed, and Pasteurized Eggs VS. Conventional Salmonella-Contaminated Eggs from GMO-Grain Fed Chickens injected with Anti-Biotics and Growth Hormones (now outlawed and banned) in CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Factory Farms grown under inhumane conditions!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC EGG LABELS:
https://www.cornucopia.org/2018/07/cornucopia-de-codes-egg-labels/
https://www.cornucopia.org/2017/04/egg-labels-explained/
Idea: Putting on with !
https://www.facebook.com/1509892729319494/videos/1511098432532257/
AMAZING βShell Gameβ Easter Egg Shell Carving Art by Franc Grom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuRKZpbQuJ4
http://artstormer.com/2013/03/26/shell-game-easter-egg-art-by-franc-grom/
Artist Carves Eggshells to Create Masterpieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5q_RMHeCoQ
Which came first? Chicken, Eggs or Zygote? The Age-Old Question, "Which came first: Chickens or Eggs?" is finally answered here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8pI65emDE =11
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Heart-Disease and Cancer Prevention & Health Benefits of USDA Certified ORGANIC Eggs with Omega-3!
ORGANIC Egg YOLKS are one of the most Nutritious Food you can consume because it contains Choline which improves Brain Functions and Caroteins (Lutein and Zeaxanthin) which improves EYE HEALTH and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, not to mention healthy PROTEIN for overall health and cell reproduction, cell regeneration and development (and especially important missing proteins for muscle development for Vegans and Vegetarians) !
Another Reason to Ignore the Cholesteral Warnings About Eggs!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/09/02/why-does-this-commonly-vilified-food-actually-prevent-heart-disease-and-cancer.aspx
By Dr. Mercola, M.D.
"Many food manufacturers and fast food chains such as Chipotle and McDonald's are responding to complaints about and stopped sourcing Eggs from ( ) that raise chickens with Conditions by cramming them into tight cages like sardines and then clipping off their beaks so they won't hurt each other. However, many Non-Organic Farms still inject into their Chickens and use pesticide-laiden , , or to feed their . Federal Law currently prohibits use of Steroid Hormone Drugs in Poultry.
The idea that eggs, as a source of saturated fats, are unhealthy and promote heart disease is a complete MYTH. While it's true that fats from animal sources contain cholesterol, this is not necessarily something that will harm you.
On the contrary, the evidence clearly shows that eggs are one of the most healthful foods you can eat, and can actually help prevent disease, including heart disease.
For example, one 2009 study discovered that the proteins in cooked eggs are converted by gastrointestinal enzymes, producing peptides that act as ACE inhibitors (common prescription medications for lowering blood pressure). This certainly flies in the face of 'conventional wisdom,' and the latest findings support the stance that eggs are in fact part of a heart-healthy diet.
Although egg yolks are relatively high in cholesterol, numerous studies have confirmed that eggs have virtually nothing to do with raising your cholesterol. For instance, research published in the International Journal of Cardiologyshowed that, in healthy adults, eating eggs every day did not produce a negative effect on endothelial function (an aggregate measure of cardiac risk); nor did it increase cholesterol levels.
A number of people have cholesterol levels that are too low. While eating egg yolks is a great idea for a number of reasons, it will not increase your cholesterol level. If you need to do that a fairly reliable method is to use coconut oil. Usually about 2-4 tablespoons a day are required to increase your cholesterol.
The EggβA Source of Health Promoting Antioxidants!
In the featured study, the researchers examined the nutrient content of egg yolks from hens fed primarily wheat or corn. They determined that the yolks from these conventional chickens contain two amino acids with potent antioxidant properties, which is important for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer:
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Below, I will discuss the nutrient content of organic, pastured eggs, which is far superior to conventional eggs. What's really interesting is that conventional eggs, despite their inferior nutritional content still were found to be such a potent source of heart healthy antioxidants! The analysis showed that two raw egg yolks have antioxidant properties equivalent to half a serving of cranberries (25 grams), and almost twice as many as an apple.
The research also illustrates just how destructive cooking is. The antioxidant properties were reduced by about 50 percent when the eggs were fried or boiled, followed by microwaving, which resulted in an even greater reduction.
Although not specifically mentioned in the featured study, egg yolks are also a rich source of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which belong to the class of carotenoids known as xanthophylls. These two are powerful prevention elements of age-related macular degeneration; the most common cause of blindness.
Additionally, as a side note, the amino acid tryptophan is also an important precursor to the brain chemical serotonin, which helps regulate your mood, and tyrosine synthesizes two key neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine, which promote alertness and mental activity. I mention this to remind you that the potential health benefits of eggs certainly go far beyond heart health...
Not All Eggs are Created Equal
Eggs are also an incredible source of high-quality protein and fatβnutrients that many are deficient in. And I believe eggs are a nearly ideal fuel source for most of us.
However, there are two caveats:
Free-range or "pastured" organic eggs are far superior when it comes to nutrient content, and
Cooking destroys many of these nutrients, so ideally, you'll want to consume your eggs raw (but ONLY if they're pastured organic, as conventionally-raised eggs are far more likely to be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria such as salmonella)
An egg is considered ORGANIC if the chicken was only fed organic food, which means it will not have accumulated high levels of pesticides from the grains (mostly GM corn) fed to typical chickens.
Additionally, testing has confirmed that true free-range eggs are far more nutritious than commercially raised eggs. In a 2007 egg-testing project, Mother Earth News compared the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrient data for commercial eggs with eggs from hens raised on pasture and found that the latter typically contains:
1/3 less cholesterol
1/4 less saturated fat
2/3 more vitamin A
2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
3 times more vitamin E
7 times more beta carotene
The dramatically superior nutrient levels are most likely the result of the differences in diet between free ranging, pastured hens and commercially farmed hens.
Should You Refrigerate Your Eggs?
Before we get into the issue of eating raw versus cooked eggs, let's review the ideal storage method for your eggs. Contrary to popular belief, fresh pastured eggs that have an intact cuticle do not require refrigeration, as long as you are going to consume them within a relatively short period of time.
This is well known in many other countries, including parts of Europe, and many organic farmers will not refrigerate their eggs. In the U.S., refrigeration of eggs became the cultural norm when mass production caused eggs to travel long distances and sit in storage for weeks to months before arriving at your local supermarket. Additionally, the general lack of cleanliness of factory farms increases the likelihood that your eggs have come into contact with pathogens, amplifying the need for both disinfection and refrigeration.
So, if your eggs are fresh from the organic farm, with intact cuticles, and will be consumed within a few days, you can simply leave them on the counter or in a cool cupboard. The shelf life for an unrefrigerated egg is around 7 to 10 days.
When refrigerated, they'll stay fresh for 30-45 days. Keep this in mind when purchasing eggs from your grocery store, as by the time they hit the shelf, they may already be three weeks old, or older... USDA certified eggs will have a pack date and a sell-by date on the carton, so check the label. For more information about the date codes on your egg carton, see this link:
π₯π³πππ«π§ βοΈConsume more RAW or UNDERCOOKED, OVER-EASY, UNSCRAMBLED ORGANIC OMEGA3-RICH EGGS or EGG YOLKS for your EYE, HEART and BRAIN HEALTH! NEVER USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN! TRASH IT!
How to Eat Your Eggs for Maximum Health Benefits by Dr. Mercola, M.D., the internet's #1 NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR:
"Quite a few people are allergic to eggs, but I believe this is because they are cooked. When you heat the egg, the protein changes its chemical shape, and this type of distortion can easily lead to allergies. When consumed in their raw state, the incidence of egg allergy virtually disappears.
This distortion may be further magnified depending on the manner in which it's cooked.
Microwave Ovens heat food by causing water molecules in it to resonate at very high frequencies and eventually turn to steam, which heats your food. But it also changes your food's chemical structure in ways that regular cooking does not.
It is my belief that eating eggs raw helps preserve many of the highly perishable nutrients, and the results in the featured study confirms this as raw egg yolk lost about half of its antioxidant potential when boiled, fried, or worse, microwaved.
Remember that most of the nutrition in an egg is in the yolk, not the white which is merely protein and many have a slimy texture problem when eating them raw.
The yolk on the other hand is loaded with nutrients, like bioflavonoids, brain fats like phosphatidyl choline, powerful antioxidants and sulfur.
I have four raw egg yolks almost every day and throw away the whites as I don't need the extra protein, but one can soft boil, steam, or poach them I personally put my raw egg yolks over a bed of dehydrated kale and cucumber pulp left over from juicing, along with a whole avocado and some chopped red onions.
(π₯π³βοΈπππ«π§ βοΈIf you choose not to eat your ORGANIC eggs raw or dislike the slimy egg white texture: You can consume only the egg yolk raw or blend just the egg yolk into smoothies; poached; steamed; Over-Easy pan or air fried; soft-boiled or soft-baked are your next best options.
I personally put my eggs in my toaster/convection oven and bake them at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes for very soft center yolk baked eggs.)
Aside from microwaving, scrambling your eggs is one of the worst ways to cook them as it oxidizes the cholesterol in the egg yolk, which may in fact harm your health.
What about the Risk of Salmonella?
The CDC and other public health organizations advise you to thoroughly cook your eggs to lower your risk of salmonella, but as long as they're pastured and organic, eating your eggs raw is actually the best in terms of your health.
The salmonella risk is primarily heightened when the hens are raised in unsanitary conditions, which is extremely rare for small organic farms where the chickens are raised in clean, spacious coops, have access to sunlight, and forage for their natural food. The salmonella risk can be high in conventional eggs, however, which is why I advise against eating conventional eggs raw. One study by the British government found that 23 percent of farms with caged hens tested positive for salmonella, compared to just over 4 percent in organic flocks and 6.5 percent in free-range flocks."
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Can you tell which egg is ORGANIC, FREE RANGE, CAGE-FREE, PASTURE, ORGANIC FARM RAISED, AND *NOT* CAFO (Concentrated Animal Farming Operations) or CAGED RAISED?
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Discover which top brands are leading the way in producing the highest quality, organic eggs. π₯ And don't worry, we know that buying organic can sometimes be more expensive. That's why we've created a handy tool to help you find and purchase the best-rated organic egg brand within your budget.
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Did you know that not all organic eggs are created equal? π₯ Cornucopia Institute Non-Profit's updated Organic Egg Scorecard reveals the top brands that have made it to the top with their quality and ethical practices. Plus, use their handy tool to make sure you're buying the best organic eggs you can afford.
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Steamed Egg Pudding (Breakfast and Dessert )
6 USDA Certified Organic Eggs
1/2 Cup Organic Almond Milk and/or Organic Coconut Milk and/or Organic Soy Milk and/or Organic Non-Homogenized Gass-Fed Milk
2 Tablespoon Organic Butter and/or Organic Avocado Oil and/or Organic Olive Oil and/or Organic Coconut Oil
1/2 Can Organic Condensed Milk
1/2 Can Organic Evaporated Milk
1/2 Teaspoon or more Vanilla Extract and/or Almond Extract to taste
1. Mix All above Ingredients above with a fork, whisk, mixer, or blender in a large glass, ceramic, corning, or stainless steel bowl.
2. Steam bowl inside a rice cooker, pressure cooker, wok or frying pan over a rack (add water to cover rack and then cover with a lid) for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on your taste for softness desired. Less time + More Milk = softer eggs)
3. Remove and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes
4. Serve HOT -OR- place bowl inside refrigerator for a few hours or overnight for COLD serving.
5. Add more Organic Condensed Milk and/or Organic Evaporated Milk to taste BEFORE serving.
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Steamed Egg Omelette (Lunch and Dinner Recipe)
SAME RECIPE as ABOVE BUT REPLACE Organic Condensed Milk and Vanilla/Almond Extract with dashes of SALT and PEPPER, Coscto's Kirkland Brand No Salt Organic Seasong with 24 Herbs & Spices, Safeway's "O" Brand Italian Spice, Herbs DeProvence, and/or Prapika and ADD Whole Foods 365 Brand or Cascadia Farms Brand or Safeway's "O" Brand USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC Frozen Mixed Vegetable Medley AND/OR CHOPPED MEATS of your choice (Cooked Organic Ground Beef, Organic Chopped Ham, Organic Chopped Wild Alaskan Salmon, Organic Chopped Chicken Breast Meat, etc., etc.)
Pre-Cook Meats Separately or STEAM LONGER than 10 Minutes with RAW MEATS. Pressure Cookers should take less time like 5 minutes.
Serve HOT with optional chopped Cilantro/Parsely, Salsa, Sour Cream on top and add more spices for taste
NOTE: Recipe Serves 4 People, Multiply Ingredient Amount Accordingly for More People
Note that STEAMING or PRESSURE COOKING FOOD preserves more nutrients in the food than Pan Frying, Deep Frying, Baking, Poaching, Toasting, or most other types of cooking
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π¦Elon Musk was already the single largest shareholder and was invited to be on the board of directors at Twitter after buying 9.2% stake of Twitter but still offered to buy the entire company for $54.20 a share, or about $43 billion in a leveraged buyout takeover to take it private but Twitter initially rejected the offer...
π¦βI invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,β Musk wrote in a letter sent to Twitter Chairman Bret Taylor.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-for-54point20-a-share-saying-it-needs-to-be-transformed-as-privte-company.html
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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/15/twitter-board-adopts-poison-pill-after-musks-43-billion-offer-to-buy-company
π€π€π΅π²π°πΈπ¦Elon Musk sued Twitter for FAKE ACCOUNTS and still completed $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter and renamed it to X .com back on 10/27/2022:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/27/technology/elon-musk-twitter-deal-complete.html
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Which came first? Chicken, Eggs or Zygote?
The Age-Old Question, "Which came first: Chickens or Eggs?" is finally answered here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8pI65emDE =11
Have a Happy Easter Holiday Weekend and become a "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Consumer" Community Member (Like & Share the link above for more Creative Healthy & Wise Easter Recipe Ideas)!
If you are making Easter Eggs for this coming Easter Sunday Holiday, make sure you choose Organic, Free-Range, Cage-Free, Vegetarian-Fed, and Pasteurized Eggs VS. Conventional Salmonella-Contaminated Eggs from GMO-Grain Fed Chickens injected with Anti-Biotics and Growth Hormones in CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Factory Farms grown under inhumane conditions!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC EGG LABELS: http://bit.ly/TPEggLabels
AMAZING βShell Gameβ Easter Egg Shell Carving Art by Franc Grom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuRKZpbQuJ4
http://artstormer.com/2013/03/26/shell-game-easter-egg-art-by-franc-grom/
Artist Carves Eggshells to Create Masterpieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5q_RMHeCoQ
Idea: Putting on with !
https://www.facebook.com/1509892729319494/videos/1511098432532257/
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"Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men..." - Matthew 4:19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWCaXXKcHWE
Heart-Disease and Cancer Prevention & Health Benefits of USDA Certified ORGANIC Eggs with Omega-3!
ORGANIC Egg YOLKS are one of the most Nutritious Food you can consume because it contains Choline which improves Brain Functions and Caroteins (Lutein and Zeaxanthin) which improves EYE HEALTH and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, not to mention healthy PROTEIN for overall health and cell reproduction, cell regeneration and development (and especially important missing proteins for muscle development for Vegans and Vegetarians) !
Another Reason to Ignore the Cholesteral Warnings About Eggs!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/09/02/why-does-this-commonly-vilified-food-actually-prevent-heart-disease-and-cancer.aspx
By Dr. Mercola, M.D.
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TGIF! βοΈπ₯π³π°πππ Happy ! ! #ζΈ
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Have a Happy Easter Weekend and become a "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Consumer" Community Member (Like & Share the FB page link below for more Creative Healthy & Wise Easter Recipe Ideas)!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.679640065392644&type=3&sfnsn=mo
π¦π°ππππ£π€π₯The according to π¦ π¦...
π¦"Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men..." - Matthew 4:19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWCaXXKcHWE
βοΈπ₯π³π°πππ Why is it called "Good Friday"?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AVOx981auUM&fbclid=IwAR1KJwwtmM-xY6BmWE6N4S7McARB96dsS5qUcUQGqkXf0szlDgeh5rPG0X8
βοΈπ₯π³π°πππThe Story of Easter As Told through Social Media:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7f8kCqmGl6Q&fbclid=IwAR2HfXsRQKlSOIkZk-vaemvYn3m1bcdTfjyDKu2OD9UvNf0kodNRZfr7mfA
Easter Story according to (pronounced "Easter") of *x, , and http://bit.ly/25pA1Uk
The Age-Old Question, "Which came first: Chickens or Eggs?" is finally answered here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8pI65emDE =11
π°ππ₯π³π£π£π₯ππ ! Guess which egg is ORGANIC? π₯π³
If you are making Easter Eggs for this coming Easter Sunday Holiday, make sure you choose Organic, Free-Range, Cage-Free, Vegetarian-Fed, and Pasteurized Eggs VS. Conventional Salmonella-Contaminated Eggs from GMO-Grain Fed Chickens injected with Anti-Biotics and Growth Hormones (now outlawed and banned) in CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Factory Farms grown under inhumane conditions!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC EGG LABELS:
https://www.cornucopia.org/2018/07/cornucopia-de-codes-egg-labels/
https://www.cornucopia.org/2017/04/egg-labels-explained/
Idea: Putting on with !
https://www.facebook.com/1509892729319494/videos/1511098432532257/
AMAZING βShell Gameβ Easter Egg Shell Carving Art by Franc Grom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuRKZpbQuJ4
http://artstormer.com/2013/03/26/shell-game-easter-egg-art-by-franc-grom/
Artist Carves Eggshells to Create Masterpieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5q_RMHeCoQ
Which came first? Chicken, Eggs or Zygote? The Age-Old Question, "Which came first: Chickens or Eggs?" is finally answered here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8pI65emDE =11
=======================
Heart-Disease and Cancer Prevention & Health Benefits of USDA Certified ORGANIC Eggs with Omega-3!
ORGANIC Egg YOLKS are one of the most Nutritious Food you can consume because it contains Choline which improves Brain Functions and Caroteins (Lutein and Zeaxanthin) which improves EYE HEALTH and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, not to mention healthy PROTEIN for overall health and cell reproduction, cell regeneration and development (and especially important missing proteins for muscle development for Vegans and Vegetarians) !
Another Reason to Ignore the Cholesteral Warnings About Eggs!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/09/02/why-does-this-commonly-vilified-food-actually-prevent-heart-disease-and-cancer.aspx
By Dr. Mercola, M.D.
"Many food manufacturers and fast food chains such as Chipotle and McDonald's are responding to complaints about and stopped sourcing Eggs from ( ) that raise chickens with Conditions by cramming them into tight cages like sardines and then clipping off their beaks so they won't hurt each other. However, many Non-Organic Farms still inject into their Chickens and use pesticide-laiden , , or to feed their . Federal Law currently prohibits use of Steroid Hormone Drugs in Poultry.
The idea that eggs, as a source of saturated fats, are unhealthy and promote heart disease is a complete MYTH. While it's true that fats from animal sources contain cholesterol, this is not necessarily something that will harm you.
On the contrary, the evidence clearly shows that eggs are one of the most healthful foods you can eat, and can actually help prevent disease, including heart disease.
For example, one 2009 study discovered that the proteins in cooked eggs are converted by gastrointestinal enzymes, producing peptides that act as ACE inhibitors (common prescription medications for lowering blood pressure). This certainly flies in the face of 'conventional wisdom,' and the latest findings support the stance that eggs are in fact part of a heart-healthy diet.
Although egg yolks are relatively high in cholesterol, numerous studies have confirmed that eggs have virtually nothing to do with raising your cholesterol. For instance, research published in the International Journal of Cardiologyshowed that, in healthy adults, eating eggs every day did not produce a negative effect on endothelial function (an aggregate measure of cardiac risk); nor did it increase cholesterol levels.
A number of people have cholesterol levels that are too low. While eating egg yolks is a great idea for a number of reasons, it will not increase your cholesterol level. If you need to do that a fairly reliable method is to use coconut oil. Usually about 2-4 tablespoons a day are required to increase your cholesterol.
The EggβA Source of Health Promoting Antioxidants!
In the featured study, the researchers examined the nutrient content of egg yolks from hens fed primarily wheat or corn. They determined that the yolks from these conventional chickens contain two amino acids with potent antioxidant properties, which is important for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer:
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Below, I will discuss the nutrient content of organic, pastured eggs, which is far superior to conventional eggs. What's really interesting is that conventional eggs, despite their inferior nutritional content still were found to be such a potent source of heart healthy antioxidants! The analysis showed that two raw egg yolks have antioxidant properties equivalent to half a serving of cranberries (25 grams), and almost twice as many as an apple.
The research also illustrates just how destructive cooking is. The antioxidant properties were reduced by about 50 percent when the eggs were fried or boiled, followed by microwaving, which resulted in an even greater reduction.
Although not specifically mentioned in the featured study, egg yolks are also a rich source of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which belong to the class of carotenoids known as xanthophylls. These two are powerful prevention elements of age-related macular degeneration; the most common cause of blindness.
Additionally, as a side note, the amino acid tryptophan is also an important precursor to the brain chemical serotonin, which helps regulate your mood, and tyrosine synthesizes two key neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine, which promote alertness and mental activity. I mention this to remind you that the potential health benefits of eggs certainly go far beyond heart health...
Not All Eggs are Created Equal
Eggs are also an incredible source of high-quality protein and fatβnutrients that many are deficient in. And I believe eggs are a nearly ideal fuel source for most of us.
However, there are two caveats:
Free-range or "pastured" organic eggs are far superior when it comes to nutrient content, and
Cooking destroys many of these nutrients, so ideally, you'll want to consume your eggs raw (but ONLY if they're pastured organic, as conventionally-raised eggs are far more likely to be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria such as salmonella)
An egg is considered ORGANIC if the chicken was only fed organic food, which means it will not have accumulated high levels of pesticides from the grains (mostly GM corn) fed to typical chickens.
Additionally, testing has confirmed that true free-range eggs are far more nutritious than commercially raised eggs. In a 2007 egg-testing project, Mother Earth News compared the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrient data for commercial eggs with eggs from hens raised on pasture and found that the latter typically contains:
1/3 less cholesterol
1/4 less saturated fat
2/3 more vitamin A
2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
3 times more vitamin E
7 times more beta carotene
The dramatically superior nutrient levels are most likely the result of the differences in diet between free ranging, pastured hens and commercially farmed hens.
Should You Refrigerate Your Eggs?
Before we get into the issue of eating raw versus cooked eggs, let's review the ideal storage method for your eggs. Contrary to popular belief, fresh pastured eggs that have an intact cuticle do not require refrigeration, as long as you are going to consume them within a relatively short period of time.
This is well known in many other countries, including parts of Europe, and many organic farmers will not refrigerate their eggs. In the U.S., refrigeration of eggs became the cultural norm when mass production caused eggs to travel long distances and sit in storage for weeks to months before arriving at your local supermarket. Additionally, the general lack of cleanliness of factory farms increases the likelihood that your eggs have come into contact with pathogens, amplifying the need for both disinfection and refrigeration.
So, if your eggs are fresh from the organic farm, with intact cuticles, and will be consumed within a few days, you can simply leave them on the counter or in a cool cupboard. The shelf life for an unrefrigerated egg is around 7 to 10 days.
When refrigerated, they'll stay fresh for 30-45 days. Keep this in mind when purchasing eggs from your grocery store, as by the time they hit the shelf, they may already be three weeks old, or older... USDA certified eggs will have a pack date and a sell-by date on the carton, so check the label. For more information about the date codes on your egg carton, see this link:
π₯π³πππ«π§ βοΈConsume more RAW or UNDERCOOKED, OVER-EASY, UNSCRAMBLED ORGANIC OMEGA3-RICH EGGS or EGG YOLKS for your EYE, HEART and BRAIN HEALTH! NEVER USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN! TRASH IT!
How to Eat Your Eggs for Maximum Health Benefits by Dr. Mercola, M.D., the internet's #1 NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR:
"Quite a few people are allergic to eggs, but I believe this is because they are cooked. When you heat the egg, the protein changes its chemical shape, and this type of distortion can easily lead to allergies. When consumed in their raw state, the incidence of egg allergy virtually disappears.
This distortion may be further magnified depending on the manner in which it's cooked.
Microwave Ovens heat food by causing water molecules in it to resonate at very high frequencies and eventually turn to steam, which heats your food. But it also changes your food's chemical structure in ways that regular cooking does not.
It is my belief that eating eggs raw helps preserve many of the highly perishable nutrients, and the results in the featured study confirms this as raw egg yolk lost about half of its antioxidant potential when boiled, fried, or worse, microwaved.
Remember that most of the nutrition in an egg is in the yolk, not the white which is merely protein and many have a slimy texture problem when eating them raw.
The yolk on the other hand is loaded with nutrients, like bioflavonoids, brain fats like phosphatidyl choline, powerful antioxidants and sulfur.
I have four raw egg yolks almost every day and throw away the whites as I don't need the extra protein, but one can soft boil, steam, or poach them I personally put my raw egg yolks over a bed of dehydrated kale and cucumber pulp left over from juicing, along with a whole avocado and some chopped red onions.
(π₯π³βοΈπππ«π§ βοΈIf you choose not to eat your ORGANIC eggs raw or dislike the slimy egg white texture: You can consume only the egg yolk raw or blend just the egg yolk into smoothies; poached; steamed; Over-Easy pan or air fried; soft-boiled or soft-baked are your next best options.
I personally put my eggs in my toaster/convection oven and bake them at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes for very soft center yolk baked eggs.)
Aside from microwaving, scrambling your eggs is one of the worst ways to cook them as it oxidizes the cholesterol in the egg yolk, which may in fact harm your health.
What about the Risk of Salmonella?
The CDC and other public health organizations advise you to thoroughly cook your eggs to lower your risk of salmonella, but as long as they're pastured and organic, eating your eggs raw is actually the best in terms of your health.
The salmonella risk is primarily heightened when the hens are raised in unsanitary conditions, which is extremely rare for small organic farms where the chickens are raised in clean, spacious coops, have access to sunlight, and forage for their natural food. The salmonella risk can be high in conventional eggs, however, which is why I advise against eating conventional eggs raw. One study by the British government found that 23 percent of farms with caged hens tested positive for salmonella, compared to just over 4 percent in organic flocks and 6.5 percent in free-range flocks."
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Steamed Egg Pudding (Breakfast and Dessert )
6 USDA Certified Organic Eggs
1/2 Cup Organic Almond Milk and/or Organic Coconut Milk and/or Organic Soy Milk and/or Organic Non-Homogenized Gass-Fed Milk
2 Tablespoon Organic Butter and/or Organic Avocado Oil and/or Organic Olive Oil and/or Organic Coconut Oil
1/2 Can Organic Condensed Milk
1/2 Can Organic Evaporated Milk
1/2 Teaspoon or more Vanilla Extract and/or Almond Extract to taste
1. Mix All above Ingredients above with a fork, whisk, mixer, or blender in a large glass, ceramic, corning, or stainless steel bowl.
2. Steam bowl inside a rice cooker, pressure cooker, wok or frying pan over a rack (add water to cover rack and then cover with a lid) for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on your taste for softness desired. Less time + More Milk = softer eggs)
3. Remove and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes
4. Serve HOT -OR- place bowl inside refrigerator for a few hours or overnight for COLD serving.
5. Add more Organic Condensed Milk and/or Organic Evaporated Milk to taste BEFORE serving.
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Steamed Egg Omelette (Lunch and Dinner Recipe)
SAME RECIPE as ABOVE BUT REPLACE Organic Condensed Milk and Vanilla/Almond Extract with dashes of SALT and PEPPER, Coscto's Kirkland Brand No Salt Organic Seasong with 24 Herbs & Spices, Safeway's "O" Brand Italian Spice, Herbs DeProvence, and/or Prapika and ADD Whole Foods 365 Brand or Cascadia Farms Brand or Safeway's "O" Brand USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC Frozen Mixed Vegetable Medley AND/OR CHOPPED MEATS of your choice (Cooked Organic Ground Beef, Organic Chopped Ham, Organic Chopped Wild Alaskan Salmon, Organic Chopped Chicken Breast Meat, etc., etc.)
Pre-Cook Meats Separately or STEAM LONGER than 10 Minutes with RAW MEATS. Pressure Cookers should take less time like 5 minutes.
Serve HOT with optional chopped Cilantro/Parsely, Salsa, Sour Cream on top and add more spices for taste
NOTE: Recipe Serves 4 People, Multiply Ingredient Amount Accordingly for More People
Note that STEAMING or PRESSURE COOKING FOOD preserves more nutrients in the food than Pan Frying, Deep Frying, Baking, Poaching, Toasting, or most other types of cooking
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π¦Elon Musk was already the single largest shareholder and was invited to be on the board of directors at Twitter after buying 9.2% stake of Twitter but still offered to buy the entire company for $54.20 a share, or about $43 billion in a leveraged buyout takeover to take it private but Twitter initially rejected the offer...
π¦βI invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,β Musk wrote in a letter sent to Twitter Chairman Bret Taylor.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-for-54point20-a-share-saying-it-needs-to-be-transformed-as-privte-company.html
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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/15/twitter-board-adopts-poison-pill-after-musks-43-billion-offer-to-buy-company
π€π€π΅π²π°πΈπ¦Elon Musk sued Twitter for FAKE ACCOUNTS and still completed $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter and renamed it to X .com back on 10/27/2022:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/27/technology/elon-musk-twitter-deal-complete.html