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What's the difference between "cage-free," "free-range," and "pasture-r

• https://www.naturalnews.com by Melissa Smith

Out of the three, pasture-raised eggs are the best. Aside from raising your own chickens, buying eggs labeled as "pasture-raised" ensures that you are getting the healthiest eggs possible. Pasture-raised eggs contain twice the amount of omega-3 fatty acids, triple the amount of vitamin D, four times the amount of vitamin E, and seven times the amount of beta-carotene compared with conventionally raised eggs.

These eggs come from chickens that are allowed to roam outside freely and eat bugs, grass, worms, and anything else they can eat naturally. They may still be given some feed, but it will be high-quality and only a small portion of their overall diet.

If you can't find pasture-raised eggs and certified humane eggs, go organic. These eggs come from chickens that are fed organic foods, such as grains and soy, but not foods that they would naturally eat in the wild. You may also choose eggs labeled as "Certified Humane Raised and Handled." This means that these eggs came from chickens reared by farmers who follow a set of animal care standards.


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