Free Range or Value eggs?

Loadsabob

Weyres wrote:

You make perfect sense to me!

I loathe fish and I can always tell if a chicken has been fed fishmeal, it always leaves an aftertaste in the eggs and in the meat. I had to stop buying chicken from Safeways because the fishiness was turning my stomach.

LOL

Glad you two notice it too - some people have said I'm mad when I've told them that in the past. In the end I got those "Healthy Eggs" (what a stupid term) from Tesco, just because they are fed on a veggie diet. However, all the good local organic ones I've had for the last year or so, have no trace of the fish about them. Much nicer!

And good to see so many people disapproving of the supermarkets - ME TOO!!!!!!! Tesco is my last resort.

Edinburghlass_2

Value eggs for cooking, baking and Free range for boiling, poaching etc. My Tesco used to do double yolk eggs but unfortunately I can only get them up in Oban nowadays.

Aril

Have you tried anywhere other than the supermarket? - we have a twice weekly farmers stall in the town who sells 6 for 50p. Considerably less than at Tesco
Regards
Aril

Pal

Are they free range or organic though? Unfortunately just because it is a farmers market does not mean that it is good quality.

Tracey_Smith

Hi Pal,

I really have enjoyed reading your posts and comments on this subject and you and I clearly share the same deep rooted passion for the cause. It is nothing but admirable.

However, while it remains clear as crystal to the converted amongst us, the horrors that take place in the factory farmed machine, when you first start to look at the meat/egg issue - which is phenomenally huge as I am sure you will agree, ie take aways, prepared foods, pies and just about everything inbetween - your mind is just blown away by the whole thing. It's like an information overload.

It can also be the best thing to put the brakes on to your great plan to make an informed choice and change.

I still say, start with the eggs, come to terms with the reality of it all, then move on to the next step. What the eggs are used for, added to and put in. Then you automatically move to the meat!

This may happen in a matter of days, hours or a few weeks, but if you do care, it will come and you are ready, armed and prepared to effect the next change to your shopping habits.

You and I could hark on about the fact that organically farmed meats hold their size when cooked, are not drowning in water and juice and there is true 'bite' to the meat, but you have to buy your first one and try it for yourself - you know that!

Once you HAVE a little experience, you are generally sold on the whole thing.

The quest for further information continues and you start reading those odd articles in the paper you used to gloss over, because they were of no interest.

It is a protective ignorance we exercise before our eyes have been opened and I really do not mean that in a derogatory sense at all. We are simply acting on what the 'system' has led us to believe is good and fine for our consumption. Why question it? Surely it's ethical and ok.....

We should not yell at the folks who are just coming around to the idea, but support them, lead them wherever possible to the sources of information and support and praise their efforts to change.

I go for the gentle approach every time and the conversion rate is high and satisfying!

Lots of little voices can make an enormous difference - let's keep up the good work and hope we make a difference in this posting alone my friend.

All kindest regards to you Pal,

catznine

Have just changed my regular order with FairOrganics - a smaller fruit and veg box but every week instead of fortnightly together with half dozen free range and organic eggs. More expensive but worth it. I will in the meantime look around for a cheaper local free range and organic option but at least I have done something for now. Thank you Tracey for all the information and encouraging me to act upon it.

Tracey_Smith

Hi Catznine,

Fantastic news, I am really proud of you.

Now I know you will be the best possible walking and talking advert for converting others. The facts are not pleasant and it takes commitment to face and act upon them.

Thanks for posting your news.

:T

catznine

Hi Tracey

I am endeavouring to change to organic meat as well in fact to get as organic as I can get as

1) I love animals - therefore I should not and cannot condone cruelty.

2) With CFS (although not too severe) perhaps I and a lot of others are
in fact very real signs that all is not right in our food chain.

Through information on a lot of the ME/CFS support sites I have discovered that many feel that ME/CFS sufferers tend to also suffer from allergies (I certainly do) and possibly some of the symptoms we have stem from a sensitivity to the additives and preservatives that are added to a vast amount of our food and drink.

Hope this makes sense as I do suffer from "Brain fog" at times

Catz

Tracey_Smith

Hi again Catznine,

Thanks for your note and I found your comments very interesting.

I have heard the following comment made many times in relation to CFS and other similar illnesses:-

QUOTE

Many patients have or develop food sensitivities, and in these cases relief may be found by avoiding foods that prompt problems.

UNQUOTE

(Taken from an information source on CFS.)

You have possibly hit the nail on the head with your statement about your 'sensitivity' having picked up some of the problems in the food chain before others have realised them.

But even with a debilitating illnesses aside, you only have to look at the recent and most amazing headway made by Jamie Oliver and the School Dinners being served to our children.

Kids, (who hold the keys to all of our futures) responded with better levels of concentration and immediately improved health, when fed 'good food'......

I certainly hope your selectiveness in your diet makes a markable difference to you and of course, you could benefit from an added bonus if you find an organic delivery company, you can do a great deal of your shopping without leaving the house. Thus conserving your energy, petrol, parking costs, stress and time in getting your supplies!

All the very best to you Catznine and don't forget to check out Big Barn to find out who is supplying great local food in your area.

Wishing you well,

Curry_Queen

Has anybody ever heard of or used Naturally Yours before? their price list is a little out of date but I emailed them and they sent me a new 2005 one which seems rather reasonable and they supply everything from meat, fish, fruit, veggies, eggs and groceries.

I just wondered if anyone had used them and could recommend them as they appear to cover a fairly wide area