When there are no eggs in the fridge, it feels so empty, but when there are, I find ways to use them all up.

I crack one into my ramen, use another for kimchi fried rice, and when I eat bibim-myeon, I place a boiled egg on top because it tastes great, haha.

The price is still reasonable compared to other protein sources, and they are easy to prepare.

So, whether it's fitness enthusiasts, single guys and gals, or families with kids, everyone keeps at least a few eggs on hand.

If they seem old, just boil them.

Whenever I organize my fridge, I always think of eggs. If I think, "Oh, this has been here for a while," I just boil them without hesitation.

If I leave them raw, they might go bad, and it feels wasteful to throw them away.

But the interesting thing is, once I boil them, I end up eating them all.

I eat one while driving, another when I'm feeling snacky, and I put one on my bibim-myeon. If there are leftovers, I marinate them in soy sauce to make soy sauce eggs and finish them off in a few days.

The best way to enjoy eggs is to eat them quickly.

How many can you eat in a day?

Everyone is curious about this. In the past, people said not to eat more than one a day due to cholesterol in the yolk.

But recent studies show a different story. Healthy adults can eat one to three eggs a day without any issues.

Especially those who exercise tend to eat more.

Filling up on protein is really easy.

An adult weighing around 70kg should consume about 56 to 70 grams of protein daily.

If you exercise a lot, you need to eat more. But one egg contains about 6 grams of protein, so just eating three gives you 18 grams.

Plus, it's well absorbed. Eggs provide a type of protein that the body uses effectively, which is why fitness enthusiasts often include boiled eggs in their diet.

A perfect match with rice.

Interestingly, eggs pair so well with rice.

Just placing a fried egg on rice makes a complete meal. Add a little soy sauce and a drop of sesame oil, and honestly, you don't need any side dishes.

There's a reason for this. Rice is high in carbohydrates but low in protein. Eggs fill that gap perfectly.

So, it improves nutritional balance. It's not for nothing that older generations used to put eggs on rice.

Worried about fat content? Not really.

People often misunderstand that eggs are high in fat. But one egg contains only about 5 grams of fat. Moreover, a good portion of that is healthy fat.

Of course, if you fry them in a lot of butter and eat them with bacon, that's a different story. But just boiled eggs are a clean food, a clean food.

People on diets often choose eggs because they keep you full for a long time. Eating bread or snacks makes you hungry again quickly.

But eggs are different. Just two boiled eggs in the morning can keep you satisfied until lunch. That's why eggs are always included in weight loss diets.

But don't overdo it.

Of course, no matter how good they are, eating too many isn't good. Eating six to eight eggs daily, or even ten, can raise cholesterol levels for some people.

Especially if you have diabetes or heart issues, or if someone in your family does, it's best to consult a doctor.

But for most healthy people, eating two to three a day is generally not a concern.

Here's how to store them.

This is also important. The FDA says that eggs stored in the fridge are good for about three weeks. But the key is to maintain a consistent cold temperature.

Don't keep them in the fridge door. Opening and closing the door changes the temperature, which isn't good. Store them deep inside. Especially since American eggs are washed during processing, they lose their protective coating, making refrigeration almost essential.

If you're unsure about freshness, try submerging them in water.

Sometimes, eggs can be in a questionable state. In such cases, try submerging them in water. If they sink, they're still good; if they float, they're old. But ultimately, the best test is your nose. If you crack one open and it smells off, just throw it away without hesitation.

In my opinion, there's no protein quite like eggs. They're easy to prepare, delicious, pair well with rice, and are reasonably priced. Having eggs in the fridge gives you a sense of security for a reason.

Especially for busy people, try boiling a few eggs in advance and keeping them in the fridge.

Your meal quality will truly improve. You'll snack less, feel better, and everything will get much better.