Why Choose Organic and Free Range Eggs

We love eggs, but keep in mind that not all eggs are created equal! Organic, free range, and certified humane eggs are actually better and healthier for you than conventional eggs.

Yes, they tend to be a little more expensive, but when you compare gram for gram the amount of protein in eggs to other sources like chicken or nuts, eggs are by far cheaper.

Easy way to tell the difference between conventional and more natural eggs: the color of the yolk! The deeper the yellow color, the higher concentration of omega-3 and other nutrients! Natural eggs in general have higher levels of nutrients, including important Vitamin D!

Why organic eggs: When you eat organic eggs, you know the hens’ feed did not contain animal byproducts, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, most pesticides, and other unsavory ingredients. Organic eggs do not have these yucky chemicals, so they are much better for your body! Do you want any of those in your eggs, which in turn goes into your body? Yuck, no thank you!

Why free range eggs: This means that the hens producing the eggs were raised outdoors or given outdoor access. In addition to eating grains, these hens may forage for wild plants and insects. Chickens are animals and by nature are supposed to be outdoors. When they are outdoors and living their best chicken life, they are much less stressed, so they have lower levels of cortisol. As we know, high levels of cortisol is no good for the body, and the same goes for chickens! That means that when the chickens are happier, then they are healthier, so the eggs are healthier for us to consume!

With so many different kinds of eggs offered at the store, it can be confusing. How do you know you are buying the best, healthiest eggs? Look for these labels:

Animal welfare approved (AWA): If you want your eggs to come from happy chickens, this is considered the gold standard. AWA deals only with family farms and has the strictest criteria for hens’ ability to live in their natural state. Farmers focus on promoting hens’ health and well-being rather than on treating diseases. Because this label combines organic feeding with humane living conditions and handling, you’ve covered all your bases.

Certified humane: If you can’t find AWA eggs where you live, look for eggs certified by Humane Farm Animal Care. This nonprofit organization inspects egg farms yearly to ensure that hens live unconfined, with enough room to nest, perch, take dust baths, etc. Hens have unlimited access to fresh water and wholesome feed, and benefit from humane handling.

More Nutrition Facts About Eggs! (Yes, they really are that good for you!)

MORE nutrition facts about eggs – the nutrition powerhouse food!

Eggs can be eaten hot or cold, at a meal or on the go. They are inexpensive and can be cooked to tailor anyone’s taste!

Scrambled eggs are easy to eat and good for people who may have trouble with chewing or swallowing.

-Eggs contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin — Antioxidants (our favorite word!) that have major benefits for eye health.

– Eggs have naturally occurring omega-3 or pastured eggs lower triglycerides.

-High in quality protein, with all the essential amino acids in the right ratios

-Eggs do not raise your risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of stroke

-Are filling and tend to make you eat fewer calories, helping you lose weight!

-Perfect to eat after a workout, when sometimes you do not feel hungry but need to eat something nutritious! Also a good option for a midnight snack (instead of junkfood!)

Eggs – A Nutritional Powerhouse!

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet!

A single large boiled egg contains:

Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA
Folate: 5% of the RDA
Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA
Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA
Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA
Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA
Selenium: 22% of the RDA
Eggs also contain decent amounts of vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc
This comes with 77 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of healthy fats.

Eggs also contain various trace nutrients that are important for health.

In fact, eggs are pretty much the perfect food. They contain a little bit of almost every nutrient you need.

-Eggs may be high in cholesterol, but they do not adversely affect blood cholesterol! Studies have found that in 70% of people, eggs don’t raise cholesterol at all. In the other 30% (termed “hyper responders”), eggs can mildly raise total and LDL cholesterol

-They raise HDL, which is the ‘good’ cholesterol

-They are known to actually be linked to a REDUCED risk of heart disease

National Rotisserie Chicken Day!

It is National Rotisserie Chicken Day!
Rotisserie chickens are juicy and delicious. The secret is that the whole chicken is slow cooked over a rotating heat source. This means that the chicken slow roasts and sears the skin to seal in the flavor. You can make it at home or buy it ready made at the store.

Rotisserie chickens are a great, protein-packed option for busy families because they are so convenient. They are delicious as is, and you can eat it hot or cold. You can cut it up and put it over a greens salad, as part of a sandwich, or casserole and make wonderful leftovers.

Unexpected guests are coming over soon? Run out and buy a rotisserie chicken and you have a delicious meal ready for them in a snap.

The American Heart Association, or the AHA, recommends that Americans eat more chicken, along with more fish and beans, than red meat. the chicken contains robust amounts of niacin and phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of other minerals and vitamin B-12. Private Home Care always loves delicious, protein packed food that is versatile and everyone can enjoy!

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National Automated Vehicle Day!

Today is National Automated Vehicle Day!
What was once science fiction from an episode of ‘The Jetsons’ has become reality!

Automated vehicles are still being developed but they are close to being on the road everywhere!

One benefit of automated vehicles is that they drive and navigate without humans having to drive, so they are safer and help to not get lost.

Another great benefit is that it makes driving more accessible to everyone! Older adults may have to stop driving due to decreased eye sight, but with automated vehicles they can continue using a car and maintaining independence!

Elon Musk is the founder of the company Tesla, who pioneered automatic vehicles. On Saturday he successfully launched the Falcon rocketship for SpaceX, which is the first private company to launch for NASA. Space exploration is important because it helps us develop new technologies in engineering, industry, and medicine!

National Heimlich Maneuver Day

Today is National Heimlich Maneuver Day!

The Heimlich Maneuver is a simple, life saving technique for when someone is choking on an object stuck in their throat. Unfortunately, each year many people die from choking on objects that obstruct their airways and cause suffocation. Choking is in fact the fourth leading cause of unintentional death.

At Private Home Care we ensure that each and every member of the company is very well versed in signs indicating choking and preforming the Heimlich Maneuver. We are proud of our role and ability to ensure safety in every situation.

Food is often responsible for choking incidents in the elderly. Living alone, and having dentures or difficulty swallowing can increase risk. If you see someone clutching their throat, coughing, gagging, wheezing or passed out, would you know what to do?

Up until the 1970’s the procedure for freeing objects obstructing the throat was to deliver sharp blows to the back. The surgeon Henry Heimlich noticed that it was not effective, so he devised a method of using air expelled from the victim’s lungs to propel the object up and out of the throat. The Heimlich maneuver, also called abdominal thrusts, is used only when the victim’s airway is totally obstructed and he is rendered unable to speak, breathe, or to cough the object out. The Heimlich Maneuver is part of every First Aid, CPR, emergency, or general medical training. Countless lives have been saved by preforming the Heimlich Maneuver and it is a very important safety procedure that everyone should know!