Real World Nutrition News You Can Use
There is a lot of misinformation about nutrition. And nothing in this field is black-or-white, yes-or-no, but many shades of gray and a lot of “it depends.” So, my goal is to help clear up some of that misinformation with some snark, entertainment, and facts (with some opinion thrown in).
Many of these topics come from interactions with the public, friends, clients, and students. I see sheer misinformation about the science of nutrition, and I do my best to clear things up one blog post at a time.
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Egg Labels - What You Should Know
Eggs have some of the more misleading labels you may find on the market.
When I say misleading, they tell the truth – but they are not always telling the whole truth.
Some things you may see on the egg cartons when promoting eggs are all-natural, free-range, no hormones or no added hormones, no antibiotics, cage-free, and free-range. Oh, and there is an idea that brown eggs are healthier than white eggs.
But what most people don’t realize is that pretty much all these labels can be on any carton of eggs. These terms don’t have much meaning, and here is why.
What’s Up With Eggs?
Many people still remember when eggs were a diet "disaster" long ago. Then, the message was we should avoid or limit eggs because they contain so much cholesterol and are bad for your heart. We now know that demonizing eggs was a gross error, and they have significant benefits to our overall health, providing several essential nutrients. I bring this up because to this day – in the spring of 2022 – I still have people who ask me about eggs.