Hong Kong people mostly buy eggs based on price, but did you know that the nutritional quality of eggs is determined by the chicken's living environment and feed? A dozen caged eggs at $15 may be far inferior to a dozen free-range organic eggs at $55 . Below, we'll break down various egg labels to teach you how to choose the healthiest option.
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🏠 Chicken living space: the bigger, the healthier
- Caged eggs: Each chicken has only about 8 inches x 8 inches of space, resulting in high stress, poor health, and low egg quality.
- Cage-free eggs: Although the chickens are not confined to cages, they are crammed indoors, with each chicken having about 1 square foot of space, which offers limited improvement.
- Free-range (Free-Roaming ): Chickens can roam freely and have the opportunity to go outside. Each chicken has about 2 square feet of space and is slightly healthier.
- Pasture-Raised eggs: Each chicken has more than 100 square feet of space, allowing it to be exposed to sunlight, soil, and grass, resulting in the most natural egg quality.
The smaller the space, the more stressed the chickens become, leading to an increase in cortisol and adrenaline levels, which affects their health and consequently lowers the quality of their eggs.
📛 Labeling traps: Don't be fooled by packaging wording.
- "Natural" and "fresh" do not necessarily mean good nutrition; there are no substantial standards.
- " Grade A / AA " only reflects appearance and does not indicate health.
- The most trustworthy label: Pasture-Raised + Organic .
🌽 Feed selection: Affects the nutritional structure of eggs
- Traditional feeds are mostly genetically modified corn and soybeans, which contain a large amount of Omega-6 fatty acids, which can easily cause inflammation.
- Some brands add fish meal to increase Omega-3 , but do not reduce Omega-6 , so the effect is limited.
- Excessive Omega-6 can lead to: inflammation, cardiovascular problems, decreased energy, and impaired nervous system and mitochondrial function.
🐔 Ideal feed composition:
- Organic peas, barley, oats, wheat
- Fish meal, calcium, vitamins, minerals
- Frozen insects (simulating a natural diet)
- Free-range farming + healthy feed = the highest quality eggs
🛒 Purchase Recommendation:
- Prioritize free-range eggs from pastures
- Support conscientious farms and invest in your own health.
- Although it costs a few dollars more, it's far more cost-effective than medical expenses.
📆 Hong Kong people should know how to choose: Eggs are not just for breakfast, but also a basic part of daily nutrition!
Stop letting packaging hype fool you, and stop sacrificing your health for cheap prices. Starting today, choose truly healthy eggs, support free-range farming, support organic farming, and support your own health and future!
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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T2j2ksiWdo
YouTube Column: Dr. Berg's Chinese Health Knowledge
