Our environment and feeding program produces healthy birds that produce superior eggs.
In 2007 Mother Earth News, using an independent lab, tested eggs from independent egg producers with hens raised on pasture and found, “They are far more nutritious than eggs from confined hens in factory farms.”
• 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
To read the entire study click on Mother Earth News
Dr. Joseph Mercola, author of "Take Control of Your Health" comments: This study provides solid scientific support to refute those who believe eggs are not healthy for you.
To make eggs even more appealing, the International Journal of CardiologyVolume 99, Issue 1, 10 March 2005, Pages 65-70 reports a study on egg consumption and endothelial function: a randomized controlled crossover trial concluded:“... dietary cholesterol may be less detrimental to cardiovascular health than previously thought.”
A dozen hens lay many more eggs than we can consume. I've been giving away most of them. I'm considering selling the excess to recoup part of the expense.