One of those labels is “pasture-raised,” and you’ve likely seen it on the pricier egg cartons at your local grocery store, along with the terms “cage-free” and “free-range.”AdvertisementBut cage-free or free-range eggs and pasture-raised eggs are not created equal. More research needs to be conducted to determine exactly how much more nutritious pasture-raised eggs are compared to other types of eggs — and actually conducting this research is tough without USDA regulation — but registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman said there’s reason to believe we get more bang for our buck from a nutrition perspective when we eat pasture-raised eggs. Because the term “pasture-raised” remains unregulated, it’s important to do your research before tossing a carton of pasture-raised eggs into your shopping cart without a second thought. If pasture-raised eggs are sold at your local farmers market, you can ask the farmer for details. As humane, nutrient-dense and environmentally friendly as pasture-raised eggs may be, they still cost several dollars more than your standard carton of eggs.

Source: Huffington Post August 02, 2021 09:45 UTC