You know, whenever I post about eggs, a bunch of experts suddenly show up to comment. They always say that farm eggs have no benefits at all.
Why? Because our wise “Hakeem Uncles” always recommend *desi* eggs for treatments. And not just the eggs—they have to be cooked in *desi* ghee, with a *desi* chicken and *desi* dates on the side!
It seems like you can get people to eat anything just by putting the word “desi” in front of it. It’s really just a marketing trick these days. You see it everywhere:
Pure Desi Ghee
Pure Desi Rice
Garlic, Onions, Ginger, Cucumbers…
Even broken items are in high demand if they’re “desi”!
Anyway, let’s get to the point.
A true *desi* egg comes from a local hen that is allowed to roam free. This hen eats whatever it wants—bugs, insects, worms, plants, seeds, and grains—and then it lays an egg. A pure desi hen will only lay about 15-20 eggs before it gets broody (ready to sit on its eggs), and those are the eggs you can put under her to hatch chicks.
On the other hand, when these same hens are kept confined on a farm and fed a specific high-protein diet to produce eggs, those are farm eggs. There are also specific poultry breeds that have been developed over decades to lay more than 300 eggs a year to meet demand. Even some colorful local breeds have been developed to lay up to six eggs a week.
Here’s the important part: Both types of eggs are a high-quality, affordable, and excellent source of protein. One egg gives you about 6-7 grams of protein and 70-80 calories, depending on its size.
The real difference is in the nutrients in the yolk. *Desi* egg yolks are often a darker yellow color. They tend to have slightly more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Omega-3s compared to farm eggs. The yolks of farm eggs are usually a lighter yellow, but if the hens are fed certain colored feed, this color difference can disappear.
The bottom line: Both eggs are great for your health. The difference in vitamins and Omega-3s is very small.
Just remember to always cook your eggs and eat them fresh. Avoid eating raw eggs, and try not to drown them in lots of oil or ghee.
So, if you can raise your own chickens at home, that’s wonderful! If not, it’s perfectly fine to eat farm eggs. An egg is an egg!
So, whether it’s Sunday or Monday, have an egg every day
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