Do You Throw Away Eggshells? After Reading This Article You Will Never Do That Again!

Let’s start with a few fun facts about eggshells:

Eggshells are made of calcium carbonate, they are also one of the main components in certain antacids (a medicine that prevents or corrects acidity, especially in the stomach). Every medium size Eggshell has about 750-800 mgs of calcium in each one.The shell by itself weighs 9-12% of the eggs weight, it has pores so oxygen and carbon dioxide can get inside, and it also allows moisture to get out.The color of the egg all depends on the breed of the hen. White hens make white eggs and brown hens make brown eggs.





Eggshells support various types of health

Eggshells do not have a very complex composition, right? Yet, it’s amazing how something as simple as eggshells can have a tremendous impact on your health. So if you normally fill your garbage can with your broken eggshells, you might want to read this.

Eggshells may support you gastric and thyroid health and all you need to do is mix crushed eggshells with lemon juice, wait until it softens and creates a delicious lemon juice. You can also add eggshells to hot milk to help with ulcers and boost a healthy digestive system.

Eggshells are actually 90% pure calcium, and this calcium is almost chemically identical to the same calcium that makes up our teeth and bones. Because of this chemical similarity, the calcium from eggshells is easy absorbed into our tissues. It’s a common medical truth that healthy bones do not get osteoporosis. The rich calcium content in eggshells not only helps strengthen bones, but also helps the bone marrow produce more and healthier blood cells.

Calcium has been proven to lower cholesterol and will lower blood pressure as well.  As eggshells have calcium it’s not the only greatness they have, they are a number of other minerals that it contains like, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, fluorine, phosphorus, chromium and molybdenum.

Sterilize eggshells before use:

For most eggshell uses, it is better to make sure they are clean and free from bacteria. You can grind your eggshells either wet or dry. I personally find grinding them dry to be easier, but decide which method works best for you in your kitchen

To grind eggshells wet, Place all the eggshells into a blender and fill the blender half way. Blend them and drain its. Small parts of wet shells aren’t really cooperative. An easier way to do it can be to implement the shells when they are dry.

To grind eggshells dry, you can either leave them sit in a bowl until they are thoroughly dry (I keep a pretty bowl next to my sink and simply stack eggshells), or you can bake them. You can do it in the oven or in the microwave.

OVEN: Place them on a sheet pan evenly separated and put them in the oven at 250° F, leave them in there for 10 minutes or until they are completely dry but not brown(Note: some people use a 350 F oven, but since commercial oyster shell producers use 250, I figure that is sufficient.)

MICROWAVE: put them on a plate or paper towel in the microwave on high for about 1.5 to 3 minutes (for a dozen, go 3-4 minutes.) If you don’t rinse them first, be prepared for some loud popping noises from residual egg whites.

EGGSHELL DRINK RECIPE

Ingredients:

5 eggshells

3 liters of water

Directions: Blend the eggshells into a powder. Add the powder to water and place it into the refrigerator for about a week so the shells dissolve. To add flavor you can add a little lemon juice.

Consummation: Drink 2-3 glasses of the mixture every day.

Make this eggshell nourishing face mask:Pulverize dried eggshells with a mortar and pestle, and then whisk this fine powder with an added egg white. Use it for a healthful, skin-tightening facial gel. Allow the face mask to dry before rinsing it off.

You can also treat skin irritations with this recipe:
Drop an eggshell into a small container of apple-cider vinegar and let it soak for a couple of days. Apply the mixture to minor skin irritations or to itchy skin.