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“[from an entry by her daughter Camille] ...research published fifteen years ago in the New England Journal of Medicine: eggs from chickens that ranged freely on grass have about half the cholesterol of factory-farmed eggs, and it's mostly HDL, the cholesterol that's good for you. They also have…” quote by Barbara Kingsolver
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““[from an entry by her daughter Camille] ...research published fifteen years ago in the New England Journal of Medicine: eggs from chickens that ranged freely on grass have about half the cholesterol of factory-farmed eggs, and it's mostly HDL, the cholesterol that's good for you. They also have more vitamin E, beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids than their cooped-up counterparts.””

Barbara Kingsolver

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Free‑range eggs contain roughly half the cholesterol of conventional eggs, primarily beneficial HDL, and have higher levels of vitamin E, beta‑carotene, and omega‑3s.

In simple terms: Free‑range eggs are healthier.

Key Takeaway

Choose free‑range eggs for better nutrition.

Themes

nutrition health food choices

Mood

informative encouraging

Type

fact recommendation

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • diet planning
  • family meals

Key Concepts

cholesterol vitamins fatty acids

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will the health benefits outweigh the price?
  • How can you source affordable free‑range eggs?
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