Only omega-9 fatty acids can be synthesized by our bodies. The table on types of unsaturated fatty acids shows different families of fatty acids and their food sources. By no means does the new omega-3 detract from the nutritional merits of the Aclassic egg. Recent scientific evidence reinforces the importance of eggs as a healthy food choice. Eggs are an excellent source of high quality protein plus they provide many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B12, riboflavin, Vitamin D, folacin and iron.
Eggs are one of nature's most nutrient dense foods.
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating identifies a serving of one to two eggs as part of a healthy eating pattern. Which came first . . . Flaxseed is higher in omega-3 fatty acids and lower in saturated fatty acids than other grains. As a result, the eggs produced from hens on this feed formula are higher in omega-3 fatty acids. The total fat content of the egg and the cholesterol level remains very similar.