Free-Raised Eggs – Type #1
The darker the yolk, the higher the nutrient content. This is generally due to a healthier and more varied diet of free-range hens, which includes not only corn and grains, but also the occasional insect and vegetable. Pasture-raised eggs are the most nutritious of the three types.

Caged Eggs – Type #2
A diet of wheat and barley makes the yolks of caged eggs lighter. This is the least nutritious of the three types.

Most eggs found in supermarkets come from factory farms, where hens are fed almost exclusively grains, severely limiting their diet—and ours, too. While not harmful, these eggs with lighter yolks provide far fewer nutrients than you might expect.

Free-Range Eggs – Type #3
Free-Range eggs are more nutritious than cage-raised eggs, as they come from hens fed primarily grains and some insects. However, they are less nutritious than pasture-raised eggs.

More varied diets (like those from free-range hens) contain significantly more vitamin A, which is excellent for bone and eye health; vitamin E, which promotes circulation and prevents oxidation; and omega-3 fatty acids, which are helpful for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

Better yet, free-range eggs contain less saturated fat and cholesterol than factory-raised eggs, making them better in every way—except perhaps the price. But it’s worth the expense, don’t you think?

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