I was recently contacted by the good people at Horizon dairy and asked if I’d like to try their organic eggs. Organic EGGS? I knew that Horizon produced milk products, butter and cheeses…but, EGGS? Since I was already familiar with their milk (as we’ve been drinking it for years), I was curious to see if their eggs tasted as fresh as their other products. I also wanted to know WHY ORGANIC when it comes to eggs?
For most green products, such as fruits and veggies – I prefer buying locally. So, I’d go to the farm stand or greenmarket on the weekends to shop. I used to have a farmer that I’d buy fresh eggs from, but since we moved, the farmer that I used to buy from is too far and there are no others that sell at the greenmarket that I now go to. When Horizon offered to send me a free dozen eggs to try, I figured WHY NOT?
I have to say that I had a difficult time finding them. They didn’t carry them at my local chain grocery store and the small organic food store nearby didn’t carry them either. I eventually found them at Whole Foods (unfortunately, Whole Foods is an hour away, but I was in the area doing other errands and stopped in).
Maybe it’s that Horizon gets their products to the grocer quicker than the usual supermarket eggs, or maybe it’s that they’re organic…I don’t know. All I can say is that they tasted pretty darned close to those eggs that I used to buy direct from the farmer.
So what makes Horizon Organic Eggs so special”
- They’re a great source of protein and vitamin D
- Horizon Organic eggs come from cage-free hens that have the freedom to roam
- They eat fresh 100% organic vegetarian feed
- They’re never treated with antibiotics or growth hormones
Buying Organic Eggs is not going to break the bank. I found them to be slightly higher than the grocery store eggs, but cheaper than from the farmer.
If you’d like to try Horizon Organic Eggs – Horizon Organics has sent me an extra coupon for a FREE dozen eggs to give away to one of The Review Broad’s readers.
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I'm trying to cook more from scratch and add healthy foods to our diet.
I am buying a lot of fresh produce and grilling this summer to make some really great-tasting healthy food for my family! Thanks for a great giveaway!
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I am trying to get us to eat more veggies and fruits and with a husband who is not a big veggie eater not an easy task.
We eat only lean meats,low-fat dairy, veggies, fruits, and whole grains, and we get exercise every day. We also only drink water (except my youngest, who has soy milk as well), and we try to buy organic and to limit our exposure to toxins. We also try to have a low-stress household!
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Cooking more from scratch and now that summer is here we are able to have more fresh fruits and veggies.
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On the food front, I've moved to baked and steamed versions of dishes. If oil is needed,I'll use a healthy canola or olive oil.
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I have started buying organic products whenever possible. We ALWAYS buy the Horizon organic eggs. They are absolutely delicious and worth the extra price. I can actually find them pretty easily locally. I think Horizon has a good presence here in AZ.
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We eat as well as we can. We eat fruit, vegetables, grains, fish, meat and eggs. We try to eat organic. We drink lots of purified water.
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My 8 yr old son and I have planted a garden and he really enjoyed digginf in the dirt, watching the veggies grow, picking and eating them. I was FINALLY able to find a way to get him to eat veggie. He is so proud of what he has done and I am proud that I was able to get him to eat healthier.
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Eating lots of fruit and veggies – cutting down on carbs and sugar – fruit for dessert instead of ice cream or cookies.
I am trying to get my family to eat more veggies. We are going to participate in CSA this year and I couldn't be happier!
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We cook almost all of our meals at home letting us know exactly what's in them!
We're taking advantage of the farmer's markets and friend's gardens this summer and really enjoying good fresh berries and vegetables.
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I try to buy and make wholesome foods that don't contain a lot of unnecessary fillers, preservatives, or food coloring.
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I tried to eat more fruits and veggies, and yoga at least 2x a week.
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I buy Horizon's Organic Milk for our family.
I finally, finally, got my 20 year old daughter, who's home from college for the summer, to stop eating fast food every day. Yes, at least one meal a day; a bad habit she's picked up at college. We now go to the farmers market every Saturday together and pick up veggies, fruit, and cheese. It turns out that leading by example does eventually get through! Gaiser3@knology.net
We eat vegetarian. I also put a ban on trans fats and try to limit saturated fats.
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We are trying to eat more organic and whole grain foods!
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My better half and I definetly are eating more healthy and excerise 3 days a week . He at our local hospital after double by pass surgery 7 years ago. I go to one of the nationally known health clubs . I try to avoid foods with pesticides and growth hormones I have a thyroid condition and looking to have surgery in September.
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We are growing our own fruits and veggies. I only use natural cleaners and we don't watch TV!
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We support our local farmers by buying direct. We get healthier food and we know it is so much fresher than what we would find in the supermarket.
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I buy fresh vegetables from the farmer's market and my kids LOVE vegetables.
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