"Is it weird to include eggs as a must have? Probably, but you must listen to me when I tell you that pastured-raised eggs are worth the extra cost.
The first thing I noticed when I cracked open an egg from Vital Farms (prices start at $7 for one-dozen eggs) was the vibrant orange color of the yolk, which has everything to do with the diet of the chickens, resulting in eggs that are much healthier for you than mass-produced varieties. Pasture-raised eggs are higher in vitamins A, E, and D; beta-carotene; and omega-3s. They're also lower in cholesterol and saturated fat. If that's not enough of a reason to sway you, you can feel good knowing that these chickens aren't stuck in small cages, but get plenty of room to roam." — MF
