NOTE: Since my two related articles—this one, and the previous A Word About Eggs & Inflammation—have been so popular, I decided to combine them into one comprehensive and updated article: All About Eggs: Healthy vs. Unhealthy, which you might also consider reading.
In a recent blog article entitled A Word About Eggs & Inflammation, I explained the extremely high omega-6 (pro-inflammatory) fatty acids contained in factory-raised chicken eggs, as opposed to that of pasture-raised chicken eggs, which is much lower.
And I also explained how carefully reading the labels as to how the chickens are raised doesn’t make much difference either, as most of the labels are either meaningless or even deceptive.
I summed up with the advice that the only way to be sure you’re getting healthy eggs from healthy chickens is to source the eggs locally, and discuss with the farmer precisely how the chickens are raised and fed—and how difficult (if not impossible) that would be in a city like Las Vegas, and that instead, I would need to rigorously read labels and research to try to find truly pasture-raised and healthy eggs.
Well, good news: I found healthy, pasture-raised eggs!
They’re from Vital Farms and, as depicted in the cover image above, these eggs are not only pasture-raised, but even invite you to see on their website from exactly which “small family farm” the eggs were harvested.
On their website, they describe their business thusly:
“Vital Farms began with a husband and wife, 20 Rhode Island Reds, an Austin pasture, and a commitment to animal welfare. Matt O’Hayer aspired to produce ethical food and a sustainable business. Instead, they built a transformational one. Today Vital Farms partners with over 300 small family farms. Our hens are humanely treated, our eggs are pasture-raised, and we continue to elevate our (and the industry’s) standards, continuing Matt’s commitment to conscious capitalism.”
Another fun little thing they do is include a tiny newspaper-like insert Vital Times in each carton, with news, “bird of the month”, a cartoon, mission statement, and more!
And what’s more, upon opening the carton, I could tell on sight that the eggs were different…bigger, bolder…and upon cooking them, I could see the yolks were bolder and darker, not to mention the aroma—they smelled like fresh, healthy eggs—and boy did they taste great!
Now granted, they’re a little more pricey, running around $5 – $7 a dozen (even at Walmart, which recently started carrying them)—but averaging around 50¢ each, and as healthy as they are, I think it’s well worth it!
It really does make a difference how the chickens are raised and fed, as to the quality, healthfulness, and nutritiousness of the eggs!
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