Pouring egg cooking water down the sink is a bad idea: here’s why

Eggs are an important source of protein and are rich in minerals and vitamin D. These are two elements we need to take care of our bodies and stay healthy. However, what we would like to draw your attention to is the water we use to cook them.

Although it is customary to throw it down the sink, there is a reason why some of us should refrain from doing so.

You should know that egg cooking water contains an unsuspected capacity that you would benefit from knowing if you have a garden or vegetable patch.

Water from hard-boiled eggs, a remarkable fertilizer for plants

Eggshells are rich in calcium and other nutrients much appreciated by plants. The result is an excellent nutrient for your houseplants and garden plants.

To use it, simply wait for the egg cooking water to cool before watering the flowers and plants on your window sills, your vegetable patch or your garden.

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