Where to find pastured eggs

As The Appropriate Omnivore, eggs have another special meaning to me. Even before steak. Back in , I learned the benefits of cholesterol and saturated fat. I then realized how amazing of a food eggs are as the yolk has the highest amount of cholesterol in any food. Eggs are also a great source of vitamins A, B, D, E, and K plus provide iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, choline. So I can now savor my eggs at breakfast time and not fear eating the yolks.

It simply means the hens were given an organic feed. The only requirement for a free range label is the chickens have access to the outdoors, but they may never be let outside. The minimum for finding nutrient dense eggs is a label of pasture raised. This means the chickens are given at least square feet of pasture. However many of the eggs listed below go beyond this standard. A great option for pasture eggs is your local farmers market. They now also have a line of pastured eggs raised on their year round green grasses.

Additionally, Alexandre is committed to regenerative agriculture. The company Egg Innovations is about improving animal welfare and returning to family farms. We collect fresh eggs from our pasture-raised hens and crack them for you. You pour with speed and precision, making baked goods, scrambles and omelets with ease.

Drop your email below for pasture stories, seasonal recipes, and exclusive savings. Stay tuned for egg-citing news and updates. In the meantime, click below to find our products in your area. Find Us. Find Your Store. The organic grains for our hens cost substantially more to produce than a typical poultry ration because you get what you pay for—and we want clean, wholesome food for our livestock, too! By grazing and pecking green grasses and clovers, our pastured hens produce eggs that are packed with high nutrition.

The orange yolk shows the difference, and lab testing verifies the fatty acid and cholesterol profile on pastured eggs easily surpasses conventional eggs. More information on the health benefits of pasture-raised animal products is available at www.