Five Reasons to Eat Organic Eggs - By: Sharp

Although eggs are associated with being high in cholesterol, they conversely contain many nutrients that benefit the human body. When eaten in moderation, the benefits of eating eggs outweigh the negatives; furthermore, the benefits of eating organic eggs outweigh the benefits of eating non-organic eggs. So, how do eggs benefit human health? Why are organic eggs so much better? Here are five reasons why to eat organic eggs.

1. Eggs are naturally healthy, especially organic eggs.
There is a reason that so many individuals eat eggs for breakfast: they are packed with nutrients, protein and healthy fats to start the day off right. Significant quantities of vitamins such as A, D, B12 and B2, as well as niacin and folic acid are found in eggs. Aside from the nutrition facts label, health-enhancing caretenoids, like lutein and zeaxanthin that promote ocular health are found in eggs as well. Organic eggs contain all of this good stuff without hormones, antibiotics or other harmful additives.

2. Organic eggs are green eggs.
Dr. Suess may have written about eggs that were green in color, however, organic eggs can define eggs that are environmentally-friendly. Organic eggs that earn a seal from the USDA must come from hens that were not subjected to antibiotics, hormones, pesticides or herbicides, as well as the food that they ate. Fewer toxins and pesticides make for a healthier environment, as well as happier chickens.

3. Do organic eggs taste better?
There is much controversy to whether organic eggs taste better than commercially produced eggs. Many advocates for organic eggs have dubbed eggs that come from hens that lived a humane life, were not exposed to harmful pesticides and fed a variety of nutritional feeds ultimately lead to better tasting eggs.

4. Hens live better lives to produce organic eggs.
Organic eggs that have the USDA label on them mean that the hens lived in a humane environment. This generally means that hens are either cage-free or free-range to produce organic eggs. These terms do not have clear definitions, however, hens that produce eggs from these types of facilities live in environments that promote the animals’ well-being.

5. Organic eggs may have less chance of being contaminated with salmonella.
Although not scientifically proven, organic eggs may reduce the risk of contracting salmonella. The reason for this is due to hens living in better environments. Salmonella has been associated with eggs that are from hens that are raised within close proximity to one another. When hens have space to move around and are not in close-quarters, there is less contact with one another which lessens the chance of spreading disease.

Eggs have been one of the most controversial foods in American history, as their high cholesterol content has caused many individuals to avoid eating them. Although there is a high amount of cholesterol present in eggs, there are numerous health-enhancing nutrients as well. Additionally, organic eggs can increase the overall benefits, as they have less impact on the environment, come from healthier hens and may have less risk of contracting disease. When eaten in moderation, eggs are an excellent part of one’s diet, and can have many health-enhancing effects.

About the Author

Esbenshade Farms is a family owned organic egg producer located in picturesque Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. For over 40 years we have been providing “fine quality eggs” through constant, careful quality control and focused responsive attention to our customers.

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