How To Decode Egg Labels For The Healthiest Choice

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Paul Saladino6m · 2024-07-06

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Not SupportedNon-stick pans can contain toxic compounds like PFAS, which are linked to hormone disruption, gut microbiome disruption, and fertility problems.Well SupportedEggs from chickens fed corn and soy may be less healthy due to accumulation of linoleic acid.Well SupportedPasture-raised eggs from chickens eating bugs and worms have darker, more nutrient-rich yolks than grocery store eggs.Well SupportedDesiccated organ supplements like beef liver, kidney, heart, spleen, and pancreas are a nutritious food source and can be considered a multivitamin.Well Supported

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For individuals who eat eggs, it is recommended to opt for pasture-raised, corn and soy-free eggs, with regenerative or home-raised eggs being the best options.

Well SupportedEggs are highly nutritious, providing bioavailable protein, choline, vitamin A, biotin, and folate.

Partially SupportedEggs are an incredibly nutritious food for humans and can be consumed in unlimited quantities.

Partially SupportedOrganic eggs are preferable due to fewer pesticides and less bioaccumulation of pesticides.

Partially SupportedAnimal fats like tallow, butter, and ghee are more saturated and resist heat better than olive oil, making them preferable for cooking.

Not SupportedCooking eggs in Teflon or nonstick pans with PFAS chemicals should be avoided.

Not SupportedPlant-based egg substitutes are significantly less healthy than whole eggs.

Not SupportedCooking eggs in seed oils, olive oil, or avocado oil can lead to oxidation.

Partially SupportedDietary cholesterol from egg yolks does not significantly influence blood cholesterol levels, and increases in blood cholesterol do not appear to impact cardiovascular risk for most people.