Eggs of happy chickens are a smart choice

Lilydale goes the extra mile to ensure peace of mind for grocery shoppers with a soft spot for animal welfare.

LILYDALE Free-range eggs pack a nutritional punch unlike any other food: 6 grams of protein, 70 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids, high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, (which lower your risk of vision loss like macular degeneration later in life), as well as healthy doses of vitamins A, D (more on that in a moment), and E. They also have plenty of choline to support memory and nerve function.

More vitamin D

A 2009 study found that pastured freerange eggs tested from farms across the country contained anywhere from three to six times more vitamin D than conventional supermarket eggs.

Vitamin D helps your body maintain strong bones and teeth, support its immune function, regulate insulin levels, and more. Eggs are among the few foods that are naturally rich in vitamin D, so feel free to put down the daily supplements and snack on hard-boiled eggs in the morning instead.

Happier chickens

Lilydale goes the extra mile to ensure peace of mind for grocery shoppers with a soft spot for animal welfare. Going certified is putting your money where your mouth is when it comes to labeling, which is important considering all the misleading marketing in the egg world. (Did you know that even eggs that are labeled cage-free are sometimes produced in huge factories containing "combi-aviary systems," which are essentially bigger cages?)

Lilydale free range hens eat a healthy diet, have access to fresh water, and are allowed to roam as they please. They're just happier — and happy, healthy chickens produce better eggs.

Less cholesterol

Free-range eggs contain up to a third less cholesterol than conventional supermarket eggs. A standard egg contains an average of 423 milligrams of cholesterol, while freerange eggs contain an average of 277 milligrams. If cholesterol is a concern for you, Lilydale free-range eggs are a smart choice. Meals that really satisfy

With only 72 calories in a single Lilydale free-range egg, you can fill up with a hearty, healthy scramble at breakfast without wrecking your MyFitnessPal numbers before you leave for work.

And you'll stay full until lunch, thanks to the one-two punch of protein and healthy fats that eggs offer. Can you say that about your bowl of cereal? A more photogenic breakfast

Lilydale free-range eggs will have more deeply colored yolks because they're laid by hens on a varied, nutrient-rich diet. Now, imagine those gorgeous golden yolks spilling out as you dig into that plate of Lilydale free range eggs next Sunday.

Veg-friendly breakfast Banh Mi recipe (Chef Lance Seeto smignature dish)

Recipe

Eight Lilydale free range eggs; Four baguettes or hot dog buns, split; One cup avocado, mashed;

Half cup cup mayonnaise, divided; Quarter cup light soy sauce, divided; Green mango pickle.

Method

Half cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise with a vegetable peeler

Fresh coriander leaves;

Green spring onions;

Sriracha hot sauce;

Fried Shallots (from Asian stores). To assemble the breakfast banh mi, fry the eggs to however you like them and spread each of the buns with a good helping of mayonnaise and smashed avocado.

Layer cucumber slices, two eggs, mango pickle, and a scattering of coriander and spring onions. Drizzle the top with soy and sriracha (if you like things a little spicy). Source: PACIFIC FEEDS PTE LTD