Peeling hard-boiled eggs is a task I would not wish upon my worst enemy. Seriously. Here's how things usually go: After a firm tap with a spoon, the shell shatters, leaving you to pick off each infuriating little shard, and removing most of the egg white in the process. You're left with a sad, ragged-looking salad topper—and probably a crushed spirit. (Lose up to 15 pounds WITHOUT dieting with Eat Clean to Get Lean, our 21-day clean-eating meal plan.)

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