211. Another Thing the New Food Pyramid Got Wrong

About this episode

Michelle discusses the nutritional benefits of eggs and compares free-range to conventional eggs while sharing personal experiences and a recipe.

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down why eggs may be the most underrated high-quality protein available today. With 97% digestibility and all nine essential amino acids, eggs provide complete protein in one simple, affordable food. But the real surprise? Eggs are one of the most bioavailable sources of lutein — a powerful carotenoid that protects eye health, filters blue light, and helps reduce age-related macular degeneration. Michelle also compares free-range eggs to conventional store-bought eggs, explaining differences in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin E, and yolk color. She shares personal experience raising backyard chickens in New England, discusses preserving eggs through freeze drying, and ends with a simple, family-favorite egg soufflé recipe. If you want to prioritize high-quality protein the simple way — this episode is for you. This episode's sponsors: The BEST cold brew system: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf/ Find some of my all-time favorite ancient grains here... https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain And https://soulyrested.com/teas/ The study mentioned…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Visser

Topics covered

• nutrition
• high-quality protein
• eggs
• eye health
• backyard chickens
• freeze drying
• family recipes

Keywords

• eggs
• protein
• lutein
• omega-3
• antioxidants
• freeze drying
• soufflé
• backyard chickens

Sponsors

Souly Rested, Souly Rested, Souly Rested

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PubMed

Products: eggs

Places: New England

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