Eggs Benedict on a Tuesday, anyone?

Here’s how to make microwave poached eggs in one minute using just a mug and a toothpick.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

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Heres the thing, though: The fussy reputation that poached eggs continue to carry is completely unwarranted.

Becauseyou can do the damn thing in the microwaveentirely hands-freeand it takes just one minute.

Start by filling a standard mug with 8 ounces, give or take, of cold water.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

Be sure to leave about an inch of space at the top so that your egg doesnt spill over.

The small puncture ensures that your egg wont explode and splatter in the microwave.

Finally, place the egg-filled mug in the microwave and microwave on high for one minute.

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At the end of the 60-second period, use a spoon to carefully fish out your egg.

you could either let it dry on a paper towel or devour it instantly.

you might also try different vessels to get slightly different shaped eggs.

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Your body is able to fully absorb all the protein from the eggs to help lower blood pressure.

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