Friday, October 11, 2024

Sunshine great for humans - and chickens

 scientists  confirm that eggs from chickens wandering freely outdoors  contain higher levels of Vitamin D. Research in the US from 2014 shows  that hens spending most their time outdoors produce eggs with as much as three to six times more Vitamin D than eggs from barn or caged hens. Vitamin D3 is said to support bone strength and boost the body’s immunity levels. Other nutrient levels are also higher as a result of the more natural diet. The benefits include protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B2 iodine and selenium. You’ll also find vitamin A, calcium, phosphorous, folate, biotin, choline, thiamine and pantothenic acid inside the shells. They contain beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and little damaging cholesterol.


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