Eggs from hens fed a special diet with grass-fed beef leftovers have way less unhealthy fat and a much better balance of good fats compared to regular cage-free eggs.

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Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profile of Eggs from Pasture-Raised Hens Fed a Corn- and Soy-Free Diet and Supplemented with Grass-Fed Beef Suet and Liver

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2022 Oct 28

The study looked at eggs from hens fed a special diet with grass-fed beef parts and no corn or soy, and found their eggs had much less unhealthy fat and a better fat balance than regular cage-free eggs, just like the claim says.

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Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profile of Eggs from Pasture-Raised Hens Fed a Corn- and Soy-Free Diet and Supplemented with Grass-Fed Beef Suet and Liver

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DOI: 10.3390/foods11213404

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Even pasture-raised chickens from fancy brands usually get extra food — mostly corn and soy — that's high in omega-6 fats.

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Pasture-raised eggs are more nutritious than regular cage-free eggs — they’ve got more of the good stuff like omega-3s and antioxidants, and a better fat balance that could help keep your heart healthier.

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Eggs from chickens fed beef fat and liver have way more of certain healthy fats than regular cage-free eggs — up to 70 times more in some cases — because the fats from the beef end up directly in the eggs.

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Most pasture-raised eggs you buy at the store are actually not much healthier than regular eggs because they're fed cheap corn and soy—so you might be paying more for something that's not really better.

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