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Brown eggs vs white eggs: Gastro doctor, Dr Pal busts the biggest egg myth

Gastro doctor Dr Pal debunks a common food myth. He explains egg shell color depends on the chicken breed, not nutrition. Brown eggs cost more due to lower hen production, not superior quality. What hens eat and how they are raised truly affects egg nutrition. Consumers should focus on freshness and rearing conditions, not shell color, for better eggs.

10 Feb 2026 3:13 pm