The good old breakfast egg. An indispensable part of a traditional Sunday breakfast with rolls, cheese and jam, right?

But is it even healthy for us humans to eat eggs? And by consuming eggs, aren't we, in a sense, responsible for the fate of small chicks? Aren't we, in a sense, killing small chicks?

First of all: NO.

When you buy eggs directly from a farmer or in the supermarket, these are usually eggs that are solely intended for consumption as food. The hen that lays the egg therefore had no contact with a rooster, and thus the egg is not fertilized. So don't worry, no chick would have grown in your breakfast egg.

But is it really healthy for us to eat eggs?

Generally speaking: Yes, eggs are healthy. They contain almost all vitamins and minerals. Among them are the important vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6. But also folic acid, as well as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphate, and iron. So many substances that are essential for our body.

Almost all vitamins and minerals are contained in the egg yolk. It consists of 49% water, 33% fat, and 17% protein. Thus, the egg yolk actually contains proportionally more protein than the egg white. The egg white contains about 10% protein, the rest is water (90%).

The egg white can be almost 100% utilized by humans. Nevertheless, eggs, like most foods, should be consumed in moderation.

A little tip: A soft-boiled egg is more digestible than a hard-boiled one.

And another little side fact

The so-called egg code on the eggshell is used for tracing eggs.

The information in the code includes the farming method, as well as the origin (country, federal state, farm, and stable number).

So, how do you like your egg best? Soft-boiled or hard-boiled? Or are you more of a fried egg and scrambled egg person?

Omelets are also a great idea. Filled with tomatoes, spring onions, and cheese, they are a real treat.

But of course, there are so many other uses for eggs. Be it in cakes and pastries, in pasta, mayonnaise, or certain sauces.

The small round thing is an indispensable part of the home kitchen.

At this point, thank you, dear egg, for existing.

But what came first, the chicken or the egg?