Eggs have been getting a lot of bad press these days, and for good reason. Two massive egg farms, Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farm (that house 7.5 million(!) egg producing hens kept in cramped, filthy conditions), are to blame for over 1,500 people contracting salmonella poisoning. I can’t say that I’m surprised.
Research has shown that hens in these farms are more likely to produce contaminated eggs than free-range and organic hens simply due to the horrendous conditions where they are forced to spend their days and the cheap, unnatural grains they are fed, that often include the bi-products of other animals. Add to that the antibiotic use on these poor hens (that destroys the healthy microflora in their systems) and, you guessed it… even more susceptible to contamination.
We always eat organic, free-range eggs due in part to this exact reason, PLUS when you consider that organic eggs are said to have three times more omega-3 fatty acids, twice as much vitamin E and 40% more vitamin A than non-organic eggs, it seems like a no-brainer, regardless of a little extra expense.
In a previous post I also reviewed all of the confusing terms that go along with egg selection and you can take a look by clicking here! Eggs are truly an amazing source of protein and vitamin D, but when they’re organic you know that they are produced without antibiotics, steroid and growth hormones too! Those are certainly some things and I would prefer to keep out of my family’s diet!
So be a “good egg”… buy good eggs, consume good eggs… and yes, I mean the organic kind!




I’ve never seen research that would either prove or disprove our belief, but I can’t help believing it is true. Not so much with organic grains or more processed foods, but especially with fresh fruits, veggies, meats and dairy.
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy fabulous, fresh produce. Whether you’re raiding your
This evening my daughter and I decided to make a quick trip to the garden we’re growing in a planting area we adopted in front of her elementary school. We’re growing our own organic veggies and knew that some lettuce was perfect to harvest for the evening’s dinner.
Any trip to the produce department of a grocery store can give you moments of anxiety when you hover between the organic and non-organic section. In a perfect world, they would be equally priced and you wouldn’t even have to give it a thought, but alas the world isn’t that perfect, is it?
CSAs, or community supported agriculture, are the best way to share in the bounty of the freshest, organic, locally-grown produce. It’s a partnership between a farm operation and community individuals who support the growing and production of food. Members “purchase” a share of the harvest and are usually on a system of weekly delivery or pick-up of fruits and vegetables (and sometimes even dairy and meat).
Organic foods are always a hot topic… everything from the controversy over the 
One of my most recent “switches” was when I started to buy only organic coffee a few months ago. I don’t really have a reason for not buying organic coffee sooner, except that (while I was 
Every time I visit the organic dairy case, I get more and more overwhelmed by the classifications and categorizations of eggs. Too many terms… too many confusing terms!
her, some reports say that free-range hens may actually spend little to NO time outdoors despite the claim. Again, free-range does not mean organic unless it says so.
ure many of you are waving frantically enough that I’ll feel my monitor shaking! I, for one, am always up for a nice, new, green adventure that goes beyond the daily routine of regulating water and energy usage, keeping harsh chemicals at bay, reusable bags and recycling!