Egg Glossary

[ysabetwordsmith]

Here are some terms on egg cartons that refer to how the hens are kept.  When I can, I buy eggs from farmers, usually from chickens with pasture access.  At a regular grocery store, I shop around until I find a brand that I really like and then stick with that.  I'm very happy with the Omega-3 eggs the local store carries; they are tasty and cook up beautifully.  Not quite as good as eggs fresh from a real farm, but far better than most supermarket eggs.

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eggs

[dialecticdreamer]

Eggs are NOT the evil-cholesterol-bombs of previous years' medical advice. Check out this Mayo Clinic summary:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/expert-answers/cholesterol/faq-20058468

SO, if you've gotten out of the habit of having eggs, try reintroducing them where they do the most good-- in breads, to soften the crumb and help browning, and in delicate sauces, or in traditional family recipes (like matzoh ball soup, blast it! The egg yolk REALLY makes a difference in the flavor and texture!)

Re: eggs

[ysabetwordsmith]

I just ignore studies like that. They go into and out of fashion every decade or so. Fuck 'em. If a natural food can be eaten at all, then it is safe to eat in moderation. Eat a varied diet and don't overload on any one thing.

Avoiding foods is primarily a concern for people with allergies or major medical problems. Sure there are things I can't eat, but I got that information from my body, not from a study of other people.

Chemicals, now, those studies I pay attention to; but it's so hard to find safe food these days, it's hardly worth the bother. I try to shop for minimally contaminated things most of the time. It's a lot like picking through garbage to find things that might be edible.

Re: eggs

[heatherbelles.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm enjoying eggs in moderation. (it helps that I'm currently on a particular weightloss programme that includes them in the 'filling and healthy' foods they recommend.

My parents have bought chickens now they've retired, so the majority of my eggs come from them, when my visits to my parents/their visits to me allow. They're lovely, and I know exactly how much freedom they get - and what they eat.

Of course, it does mean the odd times I have to buy my eggs from the supermarket, they're never quite the same. (I always buy free-range though, and have for years.)