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Eggucation

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Once, I wrote about eggs and why they rock. Eggs are probably the main reason I could never be vegan.

Yesterday, a friend posted this article about egg labeling and pasture raised eggs on my Facebook wall. Because I’m a bit short on time, I’m using these links as a cheaty post, but I’m sincere in my passion about sharing this info with you.

This rating scale is linked to in the article, but here it is again, just for emphasis. We are big fans of eggs we get at the farmers’ market, though my favorite eggs come from the farm of the father of the aforementioned friend.

Have an eggy Wednesday!

 

 

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Why Eggs Rock

I love eggs, oh so much. They are the reason I could never truly go vegan. I love the way they look and taste. I even love the word. Egg. Eeeeeegg. Eg-g-g-g-g-g-g-g. Eggy. Just lovely.

As a vegetarian, I quickly realized the importance of eggs as a source of protein and iron. I figured it out a couple weeks in to the veggie-venture, when I started craving eggs like crazy – they were all I could think about.

Here’s a quick rundown of the nutrition we get from one typical, medium egg:

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Happy Veggie Birthday to Me!

As of yesterday, I have been a vegetarian for exactly one year. The back story to that decision is here.

So, yay me! I wasn’t sure I could do it, but am happy to report that the adjustment was much easier than I’d anticipated, and that I do not feel a void – either emotionally, socially or nutritionally – in my life.

Now, I must admit one thing. I am, at this point, technically a pescetarian, meaning I occasionally eat seafood, though I try to do so with health and eco-responsibility at the forefront of my mind. I decided to reincorporate seafood mainly for health purposes – there’s no denying that fish offers numerous health benefits. It also makes eating anywhere other than home much simpler.

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