The Eggs Have It
When the right type of egg is eaten as part of a low-fat diet, eggs are unlikely to alter cholesterol and can be a great source of protein. If you do incorporate eggs into your diet, it’s important to know what the chickens that laid them had for dinner. Chickens should be cage free and free range so that they can roam the barnyard and eating the grasses, seeds, and insects that occur naturally. Any grains that they are fed should be organic, meaning that the chickens are fed food that are pesticide free. Also, make sure that the chickens have not been fed growth-hormones or given antibiotics. Their diets should include foods such as organic flax to increase the omega-3 content of the eggs.
Healthy eggs are easier to come by in places like Whole Foods Markets, natural food stores, co-ops, or the natural and organic section of your supermarket. Or try your local farmer’s market. You might even be able to talk to the egg farmer to find out exactly what was on last night’s menu at the chicken coop!
