Today is World Egg Day

Eggs are eaten all over the world and can be fried, scrambled, boiled, poached, and added to other things to make delicious dishes - they are well worth being celebrated! So, let's learn a few things about eggs - and be sure to share with the children you love - did you know . . .

• Eggs contain 15 types of vitamins and minerals - they are rich sources of selenium; vitamin A, D, K, B6, and B12; and minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper. They are particularly known to be a source of choline, which helps in brain development and sharpens memory.
• Eggs are one of nature’s highest quality sources of protein.
• The protein contained within eggs is essential in the development of the brain and muscles, play a key role in disease prevention, and contribute to general well-being.
• In 1911 the egg carton is invented by Joseph Coyle in Smithers, British Columbia.
• There is no nutritional difference between brown and white eggs.
• The earliest omelets are believed to have originated in ancient Persia.
• Eggs can be used for various purposes ranging from leather cleaner to hair conditioner. They are thus used in many industries including pharmaceuticals and fertilizers.
• The typical interval between eggs laid is about 25 hours, so a hen that lays an egg every day will lay a bit later each day.
• Hens don’t usually lay eggs in the dark, so once a hen’s laying cycle reaches dusk time, she will usually not lay till the following morning.
• Double eggs or “egg in an egg” are created when an egg with a shell is encased by the next egg in the oviduct and a shell is produced over the outer egg as well.
• The shell color is a breed characteristic. Most chicken breeds lay light-to-medium brown eggs. A few breeds lay white, dark brown, green, blue, or cream-colored eggs. 
• Often a hen will sing “the egg song” before or after she lays an egg. Some will sing during the process of laying. It is a cheerful song that seems to be a proud announcement.

You will find more egg fun facts at this link and this link. My favorite ways to fix and eat eggs are boiled and scrambled - I add a little Himalayan Pink Salt and shredded cheddar and scramble so they are a soft scramble - tasty! How do you like your eggs prepared? So, since eggs are so healthy for us to eat, fix some eggs, gather the ones you love, and enjoy!