What if i told you the egg came before the chicken?

The classic question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? actually has an answer- a culinary one, anyway! 

Evidence shows that humans were eating eggs from birds and specifically chickens before eating the carcass of birds. This is likely due to the ease of eating and cooking eggs compared to slaughtering, cleaning and cooking meat. Also, the yield of one chicken to a dozen eggs from one chicken is undeniable. It's why you could eat 12 eggs in one week and not 12 hot chooks!

Egg is a powerful protein ingredient. They are packed with all 8 essential amino acids as well as B12, linoleic acid, most vitamins, and the antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin. Each medium-sized boiled egg contains 6g of protein, 63 calories, and 4g of fat and a trace amount of carbohydrates. When you're looking at protein supplements such as protein powder, the macros are different: for example, an average serving would be 120 calories, 24 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 to 1.5 grams of fat. The profile is similar, with less fat and more carbohydrates in the protein powder, as well as more calories AND protein. If you're choosing between a boiled egg or a scoop of protein powder, you may think the protein powder is the right choice. However, there's more to a food item than its macros. 

Protein powders have a lot of dubious ingredients that are worth skipping: lead, cadmium, arsenic), BPA (Bisphenol A), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame potassium). It also contains maltodextrin / dextrins which are cheap, high-glycemic fillers used to bulk up the powder and cause digestive upset. Umbrella terms that can hide dozens of processed chemical additives through the terms artificial flavours and even 'natural' flavours! By comparison, the ingredient list on eggs are: eggs! 

So if we're suggesting you switch from protein powders to eggs, how can you use it? The power of protein powder is that it's so versatile and easy to use: protein pancakes, protein smoothies etc. If you're feeling adventurous enough, you can use eggs as a protein booster in lots of ways! 

Smoothies: a fresh egg blends in surprisingly well with banana, cocoa, peanut butter, berries, yoghurt, etc. 1 egg = ~6–7 g protein. Hard-boiled eggs can also be blended into thick smoothies. It sounds odd but they're almost undetectable with chocolate or banana. 
Oats: Stir a beaten egg into hot oats while cooking ("egg oats"). Makes them creamy and custardy. Adds ~6 g protein per egg. 
Pancakes: Pancakes with 2 eggs and 1 banana are a much higher protein portion than standard pancakes.

Other ways to get eggs in your life includes making egg bites, a boiled egg prepared in the fridge for snacks, or adding extra egg whites into scrambles, soups, baked goods to add an extra boost of protein. Take it a step further with ... eggs on pizza?