Compared to factory produced eggs, pasture-raised chicken eggs have been found to contain:
-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
"Good eggs are a detoxicant, and in fact some alternative doctors prescribe range eggs to patients who need to reduce their cholesterol." (Joel Salatin, Pastured Poultry Profit$)
Sources:
www.motherearthnews.com; www.betterhealthnews.com; www.mercola.com; www.westonpricefoundation.com;
-1/3 less cholesterol
-1/4 less saturated fat
-2/3 more vitamin A
-2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
-3 times more vitamin E
-7 times more beta carotene
"Good eggs are a detoxicant, and in fact some alternative doctors prescribe range eggs to patients who need to reduce their cholesterol." (Joel Salatin, Pastured Poultry Profit$)
Sources:
www.motherearthnews.com; www.betterhealthnews.com; www.mercola.com; www.westonpricefoundation.com;
