28/01/2021
Things You Never Knew About Egg Shell.
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Egg shell is the outer covering of an egg. Majority of people often throw a used egg shell as waste not knowing how important it could be to them. This article explains the values of using egg shell for health, beauty, and other personal purposes. Egg shells are rich in 40% calcium and protein and small amount of other minerals, including strontium, fluoride, magnesium, etc.
What are the benefits of using egg shells?
1. Egg shells are used to reduce bitterness in coffee.
✓ Wash egg shells thoroughly;
✓ Boil egg shells in the coffee.
2. Use egg shells membrane as first aid treament.
The egg shell membrane is can be found between the egg shell and the egg albumen (egg white). The membrane consist of protein in a form of collegen. It also contains other nutrients like glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, etc. It can be used heal cuts, boils ,etc.
PREPARATION:
Grind egg shell membrane;
✓ Clean the surface of the cut or boil;
✓ Apply 3 times daily.
3. Egg shells can be used as calcium supplement.
The calcium and other minerals in the shell may help in bone health. If one is lacking calcium in his diet, taking egg shell supplements may help meet your body’s daily requirements and help strengthen your bones. No need to buy calcium drugs when you can get egg shells which is extremely cheaper and very effective.
Preparation:
✓ Get a clean dried egg shells;
✓ Use mortar and pestle or blender to grind the egg shell;
✓ Seive to sift out larger particles;
✓ Add the egg shell powder to food, water or juice.
4. Egg shell membrane can also be used as supplement for the joint.
The egg shell membrane supplement provides nutrients which may improve joint health.
PREPARATION:
✓ Use blender to grind smoothly the egg shell membrane;
✓ Add grinded membrane to food or soft drinks by sprinkling.
5. Use egg shells as scrubber for stubborn black stains on pot(Scouring powder). Preparation:
✓ Grind a well dried egg shells in mortar and pestle;
✓ Add little detergent;
✓ Mix together and scrub on pots.
6. Use egg shells for facial mask.
Preparation:
✓ Grind egg shell with blender;
✓ Add lemon extract and honey and use as face mask .
✓ Wash after 15mins with luke warm water.
7. Use egg shells to remove dirts from nails and shine your nails.
Preparation:
✓ Grind egg shells;
✓ Rub grinded egg shells powder thoroughly against your nails and see how bright and shiny it will become.
8.Use egg shells to sharpen blunt knifes and blades.
Preparation:
✓Put egg shells in the freezer and allow to get hard and form like a stone.
✓ Run your blunt knife or blade across the frozen egg shell to get a sharper edge.
9. Use egg shell powder for dental care, whiter teeth and stronger gums.
Egg shells helps to remove cavities in the teeth, make it stronger and heal the gums.
Preparation:
✓ Grind egg shells smoothly;
✓ Add egg shell powder in paste and brush your teeth.