I thank you for caring.
Regarding the care of the birds first - I am getting barn laid eggs instead of battery hen eggs. They are spca approved.
"The eggs are laid by genuine barn hens which roam freely in spacious barns and do not live in cages.
SPCA approval means:
"These Barn eggs are produced to SPCA standards.
The hens have litter in which to scratch and dust bathe, space to flap their wings, stretch and socialise, nests in which to lay their eggs and adequate perching space.
They have constant water and feed and are protected from the elements and predators." "
http://www.barneyseggs.co.nz/barney/barneyhome.htm
2ndly - my health eating eggs
The National heart foundation of New Zealand says
"What about eggs?
Eggs can be included as part of a normal varied healthy eating pattern.
If you have heart or blood vessel disease check with your local doctor before including a lot of eggs in your diet."
http://www.nhf.org.nz/index.asp?pageID=2145828163#What%20about%20eggs?
By Dr. Kathrine B Davis (20 April 2000)
"Eggscuse Me!
People concerned about cholesterol levels should reconsider the positive benefits eggs may offer. Eggs contain anti-oxidants, folate and other B-Vitamins, unsaturated fat and have positive effects on HDL or "good" cholesterol. Harvard University research has found that even healthy people with a high (one egg a day) intake did not show increased rates of heart disease or stroke. They suggested that the other nutrients in eggs may counter the effects of the high cholesterol content. For those of you who feel the afternoon "slump" a boiled egg is a great substitute for a snack bar, cheaper, tasty and a power meal in a nice eco-friendly, brown packet."
http://www.homebizbuzz.co.nz/article.php3?ArticleID=86&printer=1
3rdly - The reason for me wanting to eat eggs apart from the fact that I love eggs
"Eggs
Eggs from free-range chickens are a balanced food which have mistakenly been considered the culprits of excessively high cholesterol levels. They contain cholesterol, but this is emulsified by the lecithin they also contain. Lecithin enables fats, including cholesterol, to be dispersed in water and eliminated from the body. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, sulfur, iron and vitamin A, and provide a valuable source of vitamin B12 for people who do not eat meat. In addition, eggs contain choline, tryptophan (which is converted into vitamin B3), biotin, folic acid, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. Eggs from free-range chickens have bright yellow-orange yolks and thick, strong shells and a better flavor than commercial eggs produced on factory farms. In addition, caged chickens and their eggs produce much lower levels of the beneficial omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids than free-range chickens."
http://www.nutrition.ecsd.net/background%20information.htm
" Let me give you an example. Eggs. Eggs contain a thing called Lecithin. It helps your body digest cholesterol and break it down. Yes, the egg has something in it that actually helps your body break down and recycle cholesterol, including the cholesterol in the egg itself. Just like I talked about earlier, if you eat something like it is found in nature, it comes with what it needs."
http://www.beinghealthynaturally.com
"Why choose eggs?
* Protein, Vitamin, and Mineral Content
o Egg white protein quality is used as the gold standard for comparison with other proteins
o Whole eggs offer almost every essential vitamin and mineral needed by humans, with the exception of vitamin C
o Egg yolks contain an array of essential vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, not found in egg whites
* Source of Carotenoids: Lutein and Zeaxanthin
o One egg yolk, on average, contains significant amounts of the two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin
o Research shows that individuals who consume a greater number of foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin have a lower risk for age related macular degeneration and heart disease
"
http://www.med.umich.edu/umim/clinical/pyramid/eggs.htm
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