definitely catches your attention.
But here’s the part that surprised me:
Yolk color alone does not tell you whether an egg is healthier, more nutritious, organic, or from a happier hen.
I know.
That kind of ruins the simple story a little.
But the truth is actually more interesting.
The color of an egg yolk is influenced largely by what the hen eats. Certain natural pigments, especially carotenoids found in plants, can make yolks appear more intensely yellow, orange, or golden.
So when you crack open an egg with a
