Isn it true that some free-range, organic, vegetarian hens lay eggs with 35% less cholesterol than regular eggs?
A. It might indeed be true that the new “Omega 3” eggs developed at the University of Nevada can have up to 19% less cholesterol than regular eggs. However, it’s the folks who are producing them who are reporting this; not an independent researcher. Foodwatch.com says Omega 3 eggs “do not have any less cholesterol but they have more omega 3 fatty acids.” Foodwatch.com also says, “Despite these differences, all eggs have approximately the same amount of protein, total fat and cholesterol.” These engineered eggs don’t claim to be “organic” eggs. They are not free-range eggs. They just claim to have more Omega 3 fatty acids. What jumps out at me is that they are doing a lot of work (genetic selection, restricted feed, etc.) to make a relatively little change in eggs. The hens are still in cages and the hens are fed a fairly unnatural diet. So to me the eggs might be slightly healthier but are not particularly “natural.” I would say it would be up to each individual consumer to decide whic
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