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I got a shock yesterday when one of the eggs my wife bought from the market turned out to be fake. I guess most of us have watched the fake eggs from China videos on youtube and I'm totally shocked that it has reached our shores. She bought it from the egg seller from the wet market stall where one can choose individual eggs priced according to their respective size. So far I've used 4 of the 20 and one is confirmed fake. The tell tale signs: 1. Thin shell when broken 2. Egg white is very watery 3. Paper like membrane 4. Rough shell surface 5. I kept the contents in the fridge and after a day, the egg mixture has taken on a flour like consistency. As the AVA is closed during the weekend, we've already emailed AVA and kept the content as evidence. I'll probably keep the remaining unused eggs from the stall as evidence if need be. Here are the pics:

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-egg-freezing-ban-forces-024026447.html With a busy job that left little time to think about starting a family, Erica decided to sidestep Singapore's ban on egg freezing for a chance to have children later in life. The advertising executive is among a growing number of women travelling overseas to get their eggs frozen, as people in the work-obsessed city-state increasingly delay having children. Now calls are growing for authorities to loosen the rules in a bid to help boost one of the world's lowest birth rates. "It's quite unfair to women here," Erica, who used a pseudonym, said of the current policy on egg freezing. "It doesn't give women in Singapore the chance to have an opportunity to give birth in their 40s, and therefore they feel like they would have to settle in their 30s because time is not on their side," the 40-year-old added. Singapore's fertility rate reached a historic low of 1.1 babies per woman last year, compared to a global average of 2.4. This is despite decades of official encouragement to boost births, ranging from cash bonuses for having a baby to subsidised fertility treatments for married couples. But while advocates say egg freezing could help lift birth rates, authorities still only allow it for certain medical conditions, such as if a woman is undergoing cancer treatment. Many other countries permit the procedure, even without medical reasons. But in socially conservative Singapore, the government and religious groups have expressed concern that egg freezing may encourage women to delay getting married and having children. - 'Lifestyles are different' - The procedure involves collecting eggs from a woman's ovaries, freezing them unfertilised and storing them for later use. When a woman wants to try to get pregnant, the egg is thawed and combined with sperm before being transferred to the uterus. Women's fertility typically begins declining from the mid-30s but freezing eggs can give them a chance to have children later. Erica, who is not originally from Singapore but holds permanent resident status, decided to have the procedure at the age of 36 after breaking up with her boyfriend of six years. She flew to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia about five times for consultations, to refill hormone jabs, then finally for the egg extraction at the KL Fertility Centre. The clinic has seen a growing number of Singaporeans coming for the procedure and, before the coronavirus closed borders, was freezing eggs of three to six women a year from the city-state. "There is actually a huge demand because of changing social dynamics," said Helena Lim, a doctor at the centre. "Women have more opportunity to get higher education, lifestyles are different." This isn't just an issue in Singapore. In many developed countries, women are delaying childbearing for several reasons, including financial considerations and career pressure. There are no official figures on how many in Singapore have gone overseas to freeze their eggs, but anecdotal evidence suggests numbers have been rising. Sunfert International, which has several fertility clinics across Malaysia, told AFP that enquiries and patients from Singapore were increasing by about 15 percent each year before the pandemic. Singaporeans are also heading to countries like Thailand and Australia for the procedure. - 'Profoundly selfish act' - Pressure has been growing on Singapore to lift its ban for some time, but there is little sign an overhaul is imminent. The Ministry of Social and Family Development said last year there were "ethical and social concerns" over such a move, which could cause more women "to delay marriage or parenthood". The ministry declined requests for further comment. The National Council of Churches of Singapore has also spoken out against elective egg freezing, calling it a "profoundly selfish act" and saying that women should instead be encouraged to have children earlier in life. Erica is now in a relationship and hopes to have children soon -- the couple will try to conceive naturally first and have the frozen eggs as a backup. "Having this as an option just gives women more opportunity to really settle with the person that you want to be happy with," she said of freezing her eggs. "I feel that it's a great decision."

Sometimes, my foreign english friends ask me what I eat for breakfast. Cereal is the norm for them. They think I eat rice and noodles for breakfast, which is true, but I also told them that we have our version of eggs, kaya toast and coffee. So this is a video to celebrate the humble boiled eggs, kaya toast and coffee!

http://authoritynutrition.com/how-many-eggs-should-you-eat/ "However… I did find an interesting case study (a study with only one individual). It was an 88 year old man who consumed 25 eggs per day. He had normal cholesterol levels and was in very good health (37). Of course, a study of one doesn’t prove anything, but it’s interesting nonetheless."

6 Reasons You Should Be Eating More Eggs Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition Flickr/.Larry Page Eggs are so nutritious that they’re often referred to as "nature's multivitamin." They also have unique antioxidants and powerful brain nutrients that many people are deficient in. Here are six reasons why eggs are among the healthiest foods on the planet. 1. Whole Eggs Are Among The Most Nutritious Foods on Earth One whole egg contains an amazing range of nutrients. Just imagine… the nutrients in there are enough to turn a single fertilized cell into an entire baby chicken. Eggs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, high quality proteins, good fats and various other lesser-known nutrients. One large egg contains (1): Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 9% of the RDA. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 15% of the RDA. Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 7% of the RDA. Selenium: 22% of the RDA. Eggs also contain small amounts of almost every vitamin and mineral required by the human body… including calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, Vitamin E, Folate and many more. A large egg contains 77 calories, with 6 grams of quality protein, 5 grams of fat and trace amounts of carbohydrates. It’s very important to realize that almost all the nutrients are contained in the yolk, the white contains only protein. 2. Eggs Improve Your Cholesterol Profile and do NOT Raise Your Risk of Cardiovascular DiseaseBottom Line: Whole eggs are incredibly nutritious, containing a very large amount of nutrients compared to the calorie load. The nutrients are found in the yolks, while the whites are mostly protein. The main reason people have been warned about eggs is that they’re loaded with cholesterol. One large egg contains 212 mg of cholesterol, which is a LOT compared to most other foods. However, just because a food contains cholesterol doesn’t mean that it will raise the bad cholesterol in the blood. The liver actually produces cholesterol, every single day. If you eat cholesterol, then your liver produces less. If you don’t eat cholesterol, then your liver produces more of it. The thing is, many studies show that eggs actually improve your cholesterol profile. Eggs tend to raise HDL (the "good") cholesterol and they tend to change the LDL (the “bad”) cholesterol to a large subtype which is not associated with an increased risk of heart disease (2, 3, 4). One study discovered that 3 whole eggs per day reduced insulin resistance, raised HDL and increased the size of LDL particles in men and women with metabolic syndrome (5). Multiple studies have examined the effects of egg consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease and found no association between the two (6, 7, 8, 9). However, some studies do show an increased risk of cardiovascular disease indiabetic patients. This needs further research though and probably doesn’t apply on a low-carb diet, which can in many cases reverse type II diabetes (10, 11, 12). 3. Eggs Are Loaded With Choline, an Important Nutrient For The BrainBottom Line: Studies show that eggs actually improve the cholesterol profile. They raise HDL (the good) cholesterol and increase the size of LDL particles, which should lower the risk of heart disease. Choline is a lesser-known nutrient that is often grouped with the B-complex vitamins. Choline is an essential nutrient for human health and is needed for various processes in the body. It is required to synthesize the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and is also a component of cell membranes. A low choline intake has been implicated in liver diseases, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders (13). This nutrient may be especially important for pregnant women. Studies show that a low choline intake can raise the risk of neural tube defects and lead to decreased cognitive function in the offspring (14). In a dietary survey in the U.S. from 2003-2004, over 90% of people ate less than the daily recommended amount of choline (15)! The best sources of choline in the diet are egg yolks and beef liver. One large egg contains 113 mg of Choline. 4. Eggs Contain High Quality Proteins With a Perfect Amino Acid ProfileBottom Line: Choline is an essential nutrient that 90% of people in the U.S. aren’t getting enough of. Egg yolks are an excellent source of choline. Proteins are the main building blocks of the body and serve both structural and functional purposes. They consist of amino acids that are linked together, kind of like beads on a string, then folded into complex shapes. There are about 21 amino acids that the body uses to build its proteins. The body can not produce 9 of these amino acids, which are deemed as "essential" and must be gotten from the diet. The quality of a protein source is determined by its relative amounts of these essential amino acids. A protein source that contains all of them in the right ratios is a good source of protein. Eggs are among the best sources of protein in the diet. In fact, the biological value (a measure of protein quality) is often evaluated by comparing it to eggs, which are given the perfect score of 100. 5. Eggs Are Loaded With Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Which Protect The EyesThere are two antioxidants in eggs that can have powerful protective effects on the eyes. They are called Lutein and Zeaxanthin, both found in the yolk. Lutein and Zeaxanthin tend to accumulate in the retina, the sensory part of the eye. These antioxidants significantly reduce the risk of Macular Degeneration and Cataracts, which are among the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the elderly (16, 17, 18). In one study, eating 1.3 egg yolks per day for 4.5 weeks increased blood levels of Zeaxanthin by 114-142% and Lutein by 28-50% (19). 6. Eggs For Breakfast Can Help You Lose Body FatEggs contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates, but plenty of protein and fat. They score very high on a scale called the Satiety Index, which is a measure of how much foods contribute to satiety (20). For this reason, it is not surprising to see studies where eating eggs for breakfast leads to fat loss. In one study, 30 overweight or obese women consumed either a breakfast of eggs or a breakfast of bagels. Both breakfasts had the same amount of calories. The women in the egg group felt more full and ate less calories for the rest of the day and for the next 36 hours (21). In another study that went on for 8 weeks, eating eggs for breakfast lead to significant weight improvements compared to the same amount of calories from bagels. The egg group (22): Lost 65% more body weight. Lost 16% more body fat. Had a 61% greater reduction in BMI. Had a 34% greater reduction in waist circumference (a good marker for the dangerous abdominal fat). Not All Eggs Are The SameIt’s important to keep in mind that not all eggs are created equal. Hens are often raised in factories, caged and fed grain-based feed that alters the final nutrient composition of the eggs. It is best to buy Omega-3 enriched or pastured eggs, they are more nutritious and healthier. However, conventional supermarket eggs are still a good choice if you can’t afford or don't have access the others. Take Home MessageTo top things off, eggs are cheap, taste awesome and go with almost any food. Eggs really are an egg-ceptional superfood. Read more: http://authoritynutrition.com/6-reasons-why-eggs-are-the-healthiest-food-on-the-planet/?#ixzz2tuw0owRv

I am amazed there are so many variety of eggs in supermarket. Some claim the eggs to contain Omega 3, some no Cholestrol. Price can be as cheap as $1+ to $2+. Any egg expert can tell me is there really any difference in taste? Normally I brought the cheapest budget brand eggs. To me, eggs are eggs. I wouldnt buy expensive eggs for its omega3 since i am already taking fish oil. to me, its gimmick.

I have never come across any report of this happening across the causeway, anyway, for safety and information sake.....some old stuff which I dug out 請注意... Please take notice of this. 如果晚上你在駕駛時受到雞蛋攻擊千萬不要起動噴水功能和開動 水掃~ If you are driving at night and are attacked with eggs, do not operate the wiper and spray any water. 因為雞蛋參水後將呈現白色阻擋視線高達92.5巴仙~ Because eggs mixed with water become milky and block your vision up to 92.5% 你將被迫停在路邊而成為劫匪的囊中物~ Then you are forced to stop at the road side and become a victim of robbers 這是馬來西亞柔佛巴魯匪徒所採用的最新技倆~ This is a new technique used by robbers in Johor Bahru. 防不勝防~請轉告你身邊的親朋戚友~ Please inform your friends and relatives. 請小心謹慎看待此事~ Please take this seriously.

Yahoo news : Urine eggs a delicacy in China Eggs boiled and simmered in urine of virgin boys are a popular springtime snack in eastern China. Michaela Cabrera reports link: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/world-26300...a-28767303.html Like that also can ....

Hi all, Do you stores your egg in the open or kept them in the refrigerator? Any Pros and cons? Do you usually look at the expiry date of these eggs too? Thank you all. Regards,

how to make perfect half boiled eggs? My benchmark is ya kun toast standard. Everytime their eggs are so perfect. I dun wan to see translucent egg white. I only wan soft egg white. Any one got ideas?

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