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Egg as food

Eggs are delicious and nutritious food that come from chickens.

Eggs are oval-shaped and come in a variety of colors, such as white, brown, and even green! Each egg has two parts: the yolk and the white. The yolk is round and yellow, and the white is clear and gooey.

To eat an egg, you have to crack the shell open. The shell is hard and protects the egg inside. After cracking the shell open, you can cook the egg in many different ways.

If you like your eggs soft, you can boil them for a few minutes to make a boiled egg. The yolk will still be runny, and the white will be cooked. If you like your eggs cooked all the way through, you can boil them longer until they are hard boiled. You can also fry an egg by cracking it into a hot pan with butter or oil.

Eggs are full of good things for your body! They have protein, which helps you grow strong and healthy. They also have vitamins and minerals, like vitamin D, which helps your body use calcium to make your bones strong.

Sometimes people say that eating too many eggs is bad for you because they have a lot of cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat that can be bad for your heart if you eat too much of it. But you don't have to worry about eating eggs in moderation (which means not too many). Eating one or two eggs a day is good for you!

In summary, eggs are a yummy and healthy food that comes from chickens. They have a yolk and a white inside, and you can cook them in many different ways. They have protein, vitamins, and minerals that are good for your body, and it's okay to eat them in moderation.
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