's amazing how much we throw away on a regular basis , without even thinking about the fact that certain products can be used for the benefit of our health or at home. For example , we always send onion skins to the bin , the use of which was written about quite recently. Also, we always throw away eggshells , although our ancestors collected and dried it. From it they prepared top dressing for plants and animals , used for medical purposes.
It is said that living in the wild are most useful , but as a rule , people use the shells of chicken eggs. Why not throw away eggshells and how can you use what is left after cooking scrambled eggs or scrambled eggs?
How to cook eggshell
To prepare an eggshell powder that you can then use for various purposes , wash raw eggs well in warm water and rinse. Then pour the yolk with protein out of it and rinse the shell again. Pull out all the films from the inside of the shell and lower it for a few minutes in boiling water. After that, dry the shell on a napkin for 2-3 hours and grind it in a mortar or grind it into powder in a coffee grinder.
Dried and crushed shells can be taken by introducing it into ready meals , or it can be dissolved in lemon juice. With lemon juice, calcium from the shell is much better absorbed by the body. It is most convenient to pour a little shell into a small saucer and drip a few drops of lemon juice. Don't be afraid of the 'hiss' reaction in the spoon. You can add this mixture to salads , soups.
You can take eggshells for both adults and children. The smallest should be given very small doses. Further, taking into account age, the dosage can be from 1.5 to 3 grams per day.
1. We treat many diseases
The use of eggshells helps fight tooth decay , osteoporosis , spinal problems , bleeding gums , irritability , and allergies. If you suffer from asthma , using an eggshell remedy will help you get rid of the attacks or at least alleviate them. Traditional medicine also offers recipes for the treatment of duodenal ulcers using egg shells. Eggshells will help in the treatment of burns , diarrhea , gastritis , as well as in grinding stones in the bladder and kidneys.
2. We enrich the body with calcium
Eggshell is a source of natural calcium , which is extremely important for the full development and functioning of the body. Calcium can also be found in the composition of soda , gypsum , chalk , but only in the composition of eggshells is it almost completely absorbed by the body. Such compatibility lies in the fact that the composition of the eggshell almost completely coincides with human bones and teeth.
By the way , for women who are going to have children soon , it is very useful to replenish calcium reserves in the body , since with its deficiency, childbirth will be very difficult.
3. We give the shell to young children for the formation of bone tissue
Eggshells are very beneficial for young children , since in the first 3 years of life, regular bone formation occurs to form the skeleton. That is why the additional intake of calcium in the body will be most welcome. Mix crushed shells with baby food. In addition to enriching the body with calcium, this will be a wonderful prevention of anemia , rickets and diathesis. A child from 6 months to 1 year is given shell powder on the tip of a knife , from 1 to 3 years - twice as much.
4. Getting rid of radioactive substances
The human body quickly accumulates radioactive substances in itself - radionuclides , if they are present in the environment. As a result, they adversely affect healththerefore , they must be removed. For this purpose, eggshells are used. You can use ¼ teaspoon every day for several weeks.
5. Strengthen hair and nails
Calcium is a source of beautiful hair and nails. If you want your hair and nails to always look great, then take an eggshell at least once a week. To do this, consume 1/3 teaspoon of shell powder with 2 fish oil capsules.
6. Bleach linen
The white shell has a whitening effect. Pound it well , tie it in a linen bag and put it in the washing machine drum when washing white clothes or linen.
7. Improving the taste of coffee
If you want to improve the taste of coffee , add a little crushed eggshell to the cezve or on top of the coffee in the coffee maker filter. The taste will become noticeably brighter , it will not be bitter , as calcium neutralizes the acid. In addition , when adding the shell, the thick will sink to the bottom of the Turks.
8. We clean the kitchen utensils
Chop up the egg shell. Pour it into a teapot or thermos. Fill halfway with water , shake well and leave overnight. By morning the dishes will be clean. This method is suitable for removing scale and plaque. The shell also cleans pans and baking sheets. Pour the crushed shells into a greasy pan , wipe with a sponge.
9. We use it in the country and in the garden
Wash the eggshell , dry it and chop it in any convenient way. Add it to the soil before digging a vegetable garden. Approximately 100 egg shells can be used per 1 square meter. This method will significantly reduce the acidity of the soil. This processing method is especially good before planting tomatoes , cucumbers and potatoes. And if you crush the shell and scatter it in the garden or in the garden near the plants , this will scare away the slugs.
10. Fertilize indoor plants
Crush the egg shell and fill with water. After a day, you can use this water for watering indoor and garden plants. Useful substances contained in the shell are an excellent fertilizer.
