Eggshells are usually thrown away, but they are full of nutrients, especially when soaked in water. By soaking eggshells, you can get calcium and other minerals that have many health and household advantages. Here’s why you should keep your eggshells instead of throwing them away and how soaking them can help you get the most out of them!
Why should you soak eggshells?
Eggshells are mostly made of a mineral called calcium carbonate, which is important for keeping bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. Putting them in water helps to release calcium and other minerals like magnesium and potassium, making a solution full of minerals that can be used for different health and household purposes.
How to Prepare Eggshell Water:
List of ingredients:
5 to 6 eggshells that have been cleaned and dried.
1 quart of water, which is equal to 1 liter.
Directions:
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Don’t discard eggshells! Soak them in water and find out about their great advantages!
Wash the eggshells.
Wash the eggshells well with warm water to get rid of any leftover egg. Cook them in boiling water for a short time to clean them if you want.
Allow them to dry thoroughly.
Break the eggshells:
After they are dry, break the eggshells into smaller pieces so they can dissolve better when soaked.
Soak the eggshells in water.
Put the broken eggshells in a jar or container with 1 quart of water.
Put a lid on the container and leave the eggshells in it for 1-2 days at room temperature. The water will get murky when the minerals are let go.
Filter the water.
After soaking, filter the water to get rid of any leftover pieces of eggshell. Your water with eggshells is now prepared for use!
Incredible Advantages of Water from Eggshells:
Abundant in Calcium
Eggshell water is full of calcium, which is important for strong bones, muscles, and overall health. Drinking a little eggshell water can help keep your bones strong, prevent osteoporosis, and make sure you get enough calcium.
How to Use: Take 1-2 tablespoons of eggshell water every day or add it to your smoothies or juice for more calcium.
Helps plants and soil become stronger.
Water from boiled eggshells is a great natural fertilizer for your plants. The calcium in the liquid makes plant cell walls stronger, promotes root growth, and prevents problems like blossom-end rot in tomatoes and peppers.
How to Use: Pour the water from eggshells directly onto the soil around your plants once a week to help them grow better.
Enhances the health of your skin.
The calcium and minerals in water made from eggshells can calm and nourish your skin. Eggshell water can be used as a mild toner or face rinse to make skin firmer, reduce swelling, and improve skin appearance.
To use: Apply eggshell water on your face with a cotton ball or splash it on your skin during your skincare routine.
4. Natural Cleaner
Eggshell water can be used as a gentle cleaner to remove tough stains, dirt, and mineral buildup because it has slight scrubbing abilities. It can be used to clean pots, pans, and other surfaces without using strong chemicals.
How to Use: Use water with crushed eggshells to clean tough stains on your kitchen items or countertops, making them shiny and spotless.
Improves the health of bones and joints.
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