When Did Egg Shopping Get SO Confusing!
Mar 17, 2025Today I want to chat all things EGGS! Odds are you have walked into your local grocery store and the egg section looks something like this...
Options seem endless and there are so many labels - cage free, organic, pasture raised, non gmo, certified humane, free range... the list goes on! So let's break it down.
The egg aisle glossary:
Cage Free:
Space: Less than 1 square foot per chicken.
Diet: Primarily corn or soy-based.
These chickens live in warehouses outside of cages, and never go outdoors.
Free Range:
Space: Partial access to 2 square feet outdoor space
Diet: Mainly corn or soy-based.
There's no set duration for which they must be outside per day and they may not go out at all. There’s basically just a door on the house that the farmer may or may not open.
Pasture Raised:
Space: 108 square feet outdoors.
Diet: A mix of corn or soy-based feed, grass, worms, and bugs.
These chickens have the best of both worlds, outdoor time and a cozy barn for shelter. They benefit from a diverse diet which includes natural foraging.
So here is the deal, when shopping for eggs the gold star is organic pasture raised, if the price makes you cringe, settle for pasture raised.
Just know, eating a full egg is equivalent to eating a multi vitamin.
In my opinion, eggs are a superfood. In one egg, you are getting the below nutrients.
Until next time,
Morgan
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