Animal protein

Mild, slightly rich. Yolk carries most of the flavor and fat.

Eggs

A single cell with everything a growing chick needs — one of the most complete foods that exists.

What's in it

  • · Complete protein (all essential amino acids)
  • · Fat (mostly in the yolk)
  • · Choline
  • · Vitamins A, D, B12
  • · Selenium

How it's cooked

  • · Boiled — soft, hard, jammy
  • · Fried — sunny side, over easy
  • · Poached
  • · Scrambled
  • · Baked into things

Around the world

Universally eaten. Japan uses raw yolk over rice. France perfects the omelet. Mexico scrambles with tomato and chili. India makes rich curries.

Commonly paired with

Toast and butterRiceGreens (spinach, watercress)CheeseFresh herbs — chive, parsley, dill

Texture

Fully controllable by heat — from silky to firm.

Questions to investigate

  • · Same egg cooked three ways — which do you enjoy most?
  • · Eaten with carbs (toast) vs alone — how does your energy differ?

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