Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Pasture Raised Eggs


Did you know there is a significant difference between pasture-raised chicken eggs and eggs from the supermarket?

Eggs from chickens raised on pasture have:
  • 4-6 times more vitamin D
  • 1/3 less cholesterol
  • 1/4 less saturated fat
  • 2/3 more vitamin A
  • 2 times more omega-3s
  • 3 times more vitamin E
  • 7 times more beta carotene
than typical supermarket eggs. 
 
(source: Mother Earth News)

Chickens with room to run around, forage and peck are healthier, and lay eggs with better nutrition.  

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