Eggs have many health benefits. Above all, they are full of protein and good for your eyes as the *lutein (루테인-혈청, 노른자 등의 황색소) in them helps fight blindness.

Then, which country produces the largest amount of eggs? Reports show that China is the biggest producer of eggs. The country produces about 160 billion per year -- that means, one hen lays about 250 eggs a day.

How can you find out if eggs are cooked or raw? If you spin it and it *wobbles (휘청거리다), it’s raw. If it spins easily, it’s hard-boiled. And fresh eggs will sink in water whereas stale ones will *float (뜨다).

By Um Yoon-sun (uys@heraldcorp.com)