Free Range Eggs Are Healthier
March 11, 2009
I recently read a report in Mother Earth News about the healthy benefits of eggs produced by pastured poultry. Recent nutritional testing of eggs from pastured hens gave some remarkable results. Compared to the official USDA data for factory-farm eggs (raised conventionally), free range eggs contained:
1/3 less cholesterol
1/4 less saturated fat
2/3 more vitamin A
2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
3 times more vitamin E
7 times more beta carotene
Now that’s a pretty healthy egg!
To follow Mother Earth News ongoing pastured egg research, go to www.MotherEarthNews.com/eggs
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May 8, 2009 at 9:08 am
I wish they would advertise all the benefts of free range eggs. So many people try to cut back on eggs, thinking they’re so bad for you! They just need to buy the right ones!
March 13, 2009 at 9:27 am
Mindi,
It is disappointing when that happens! I would try eggs from a different seller, if you find blood in the eggs they haven’t been candled (inspected). We get free range eggs from Dan & Becky’s Natural Food Market, and they are always good, I’ve never had to throw any out.
Cheryl
March 13, 2009 at 8:49 am
It’s not that I don’t believe you. I do. But when I bought those eggs, only four out of the twelve didn’t contain blood. It grossed me out to the max. Maybe I should try different ones.
March 11, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Sorry, I can’t take credit for the fun pic!
March 11, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Did you take that picture? It’s adorable. Thanks for posting that info, I was trying to find it one day to show my hubby.