eggs
Pasture-Raised Eggs
Certified Humane Pasture-Raised: 108 sq ft outdoor/bird, 6+ hours outside daily. Penn State found pasture-raised have 2-3x omega-3s, 2x vitamin E, 3-4x vitamin D.
Quality & Materials
Pasture-raised hens forage on grass and insects. No antibiotics.
Evidence & Testing
Penn State and PMC studies show 2-3x nutritional improvement across multiple nutrients.
Brand Transparency
Certified Humane verified. Farm-specific carton codes.
Value Assessment
$7-9/dozen. 2-3x price of conventional but 2-3x nutrition.
Why Not Alternatives?
'Cage-free' means 1.5 sq ft indoors only. 'Free-range' can mean a small concrete pad. Only 'Certified Humane Pasture-Raised' guarantees outdoor access on vegetation.
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