Bear in mind the linear decline in human-useful nutrients that starts minutes after the egg is laid. One study I heard on satellite ag radio suggests that "most" human nutritional value is lost from factory-farm chicken eggs within 4 weeks of laying date. Same study said that the average supermarket egg is 2 weeks old by the time it make…
Bear in mind the linear decline in human-useful nutrients that starts minutes after the egg is laid. One study I heard on satellite ag radio suggests that "most" human nutritional value is lost from factory-farm chicken eggs within 4 weeks of laying date. Same study said that the average supermarket egg is 2 weeks old by the time it makes it to the shelf. I cannot find a print article to support this (sorry). Even if only partly true, this is another very good reason to support your local / backyard chicken farmer.
Bear in mind the linear decline in human-useful nutrients that starts minutes after the egg is laid. One study I heard on satellite ag radio suggests that "most" human nutritional value is lost from factory-farm chicken eggs within 4 weeks of laying date. Same study said that the average supermarket egg is 2 weeks old by the time it makes it to the shelf. I cannot find a print article to support this (sorry). Even if only partly true, this is another very good reason to support your local / backyard chicken farmer.