This is perhaps the most confusing egg label because chickens are natural omnivores and aren’t vegetarians. Bugs, worms, and insects, along with plants are a part of their natural diet. So, the egg cartons with the labels "Vegetarian-Fed Chickens" or "Vegetarian Diet” mean that the chickens have only been fed a vegetarian diet. This isn’t necessarily a good thing. When chickens are given only a vegetarian diet, it means the birds are being forcefully kept away from their natural diet and might become weak or even fall ill. It also means that the birds are likely never kept outdoors, as they might end up eating some bugs or insects, and are thus always kept in an indoor setting.
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In conclusion, we can say that pasture-raised eggs are probably the healthiest type of eggs that you can buy from the stores. That’s because the hens that laid the eggs are allowed to roam outdoors and eat a more natural diet. Hence, these eggs are likely to be more nutritious. That doesn’t mean, however, that omega-3-enriched eggs or free-range, cage-free, or organic eggs aren’t healthy. Eggs, in general, are among the healthiest and most nutritious foods you can eat. Just be mindful of the labels on their cartons and don’t be swayed by any tall claims on them.
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