Did you know that factory farmed eggs contain drug residues, pesticides, hormones and other harmful chemicals? That innocent looking egg may be doing more to harm your health than helping it…
Nutrient Differences in Conventional Eggs Compared to Free Range Eggs
The comparison between conventional battery-raised eggs and free ranges eggs is stunning. Mother Earth News had free ranges eggs tested to see what their nutrient levels were and compared the results to the official USDA data for commercial eggs.
The results varied from farm to farm, but the average free range egg results showed:
- 1⁄3 less cholesterol
- 1⁄4 less saturated fat
- 2⁄3 more vitamin A
- 3 times more vitamin E
- 7 times more beta carotene
- 21 times more omega-3 fatty acid
Meat, eggs, and dairy products from pastured, free range animals that are treated humanely are ideal for your health. Compared with commercial products, they offer you more “good” fats, and fewer “bad” fats. They are richer in antioxidants; including vitamins E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Furthermore, they do not contain traces of added hormones, antibiotics or other drugs.
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