The Perfect Boiled Egg
An egg boiled to perfection may just be the perfect source of protein
Ingredients:
- Egg(s)
- Water
The humble boiled egg. Is any food really more perfect? The egg is a timeless symbol of life, birth, rebirth, fertility, and creation. Circles and spheres are classic symbols of perfection with no beginning and no end. While an egg is a spheroid and not a perfect sphere, there is a sphere at the centre and each cross-section is a circle.
Some cultures see the egg as a symbol of the cosmos or universe. In other belief systems, it stands for the whole of creation: the shell as earth, white as sky, and the yolk representing all the life in-between. Potential and transformation. Spiritual growth and enlightenment. Protection and good luck. Yes, a lot of cultures around the world see a lot of good things symbolized in eggs.
Health Benefits of Eggs
You don’t have to trust to good luck to receive the renowned protective benefits of eggs. Eggs are a healthy food that provide a number of real health benefits. Boiled is the healthiest way to prepare eggs. As a regular part of a healthy diet, boiled eggs will protect your health in a number of ways. Here are some of the health benefits of eggs.