DO YOU CONSUME EGGS EVERYDAY??? Sharing with you, my experience. This post will help you know different eggs, their source & help you decide what to consume.
Eggs are a wonderful source of Protein, Vitamins, Omega-3 & Nutrients. They are affordable and easy to make. They are easily available & a superfood.
Fact: Most of the eggs available in the market are unfertilized. Just like how milk comes from a cow, eggs come from hens (Yes. Hen lays eggs even without a rooster fertilizing her). These eggs are also rich, so no worries.
We also get fertilized eggs (eggs which have a sperm in them) in the market.
Now, since it is a superfood, definitely, there are various kinds of eggs hitting the market.
1. White Shell Eggs - These eggs cost anywhere between โน4 - โน12. The cheaper ones are mass produced, mostly by injecting the hens. Hens are locked up in cages (sometimes 6 - 8 per cage) and they live to give eggs. I have visited a farm where there is a target of 365 days per year for hens. Once their life is done, they are replaced with new hens. The yolk is whitish yellow.
I also hear that fake eggs are hitting the market. In such eggs, the yolk and white easily mix. The white is also a bit rubbery. The yolk will be very whitish yellow. So, be aware of this. If you get such symptoms, time to reconsider the source.
White shell eggs are not bad. But the cheaper they are, you need to doubly sure of their source.
2. Normal Brown Shell Eggs - These eggs cost between โน10 - โน20. They are often marketed as Naati (Jowari) or Organic Village variety. But, I have visited farms where the hens are again caged. I have visited a farm, where 4 hens are placed in one cage. I feel that, this is not fair for them. These eggs are better than the mass produced white eggs. The yolks are a bit more yellow then white eggs. The shells are harder. The hens are given nutritious feed & their life purpose is again, just giving eggs. These brown eggs are definitely better than mass produced eggs, since their feed is better and they have better living conditions. But again, you need to know your source well.
I have seen brown eggs selling at โน8, but the shells lose colour while boiling them. There could be scams anywhere. Know your source.
3. Free Range Brown Eggs - These eggs cost between โน14 - โน30. In this case, the hens are allowed out into the sunlight (they get Vitamins automatically). The hens are allowed to eat natural food (worms etc.) and they are also given nutritious feed. Since the hens are out in the open, they are more healthy, mostly happier and produce eggs at their own pace. They are rich in nutrients. The yolk is bright orange or dark yellow. The white and yolk do not mix at all. The shells are hard.
If you are buying Free Range eggs, its always better to connect with the Source, get some videos of how they take care of their hens etc. You need to do the homework here as well.
Few tips:
- Fresh Eggs completely sink in water.
- Slightly old eggs, half float in water.
- Rotten eggs float in water.
Now, what should you do:
- Food is a medicine for our body. Know your source.
- Whatever egg you are consuming, try visiting the farm. Question the source.
- Free range eggs are a bit expensive, but definitely worth it. I source the eggs from Shree Lakshmi Nutri Eggs, a Free Range Egg Farm in Andhra Pradesh (this is not paid post, I do not write paid posts). But, if you put a bit of homework, you can find companies close to your home as well. The supply chains are pretty robust now.
- While buying eggs, ensure that they are not old. Try to consume eggs within two weeks of laying.
I hope this post helps you all consume better. The cost mentioned is per egg in a Tier-1 city, where I live. If you consume eggs, please ensure that you burn them by living an active lifestyle as well. I swim, play and burn them all !!!
If this helped, share this with your loved ones. Consume well. Stay Healthy. Stay Fit. Jai Hind !!!
Lots of love,
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