Eggland's Best Eggs

SUNFLOWER FARMERS MARKETS with stores in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah has just awarded Egglands Best Eggs with the at shelf  “SMART HEART TAG” recognition in all their retail stores. 

SMART HEART TAG Smart Heart Tags denote healthy options for shoppers and their families. It offers shoppers a chance to choose healthier options while learning the basics of good nutrition in one shopping experience. Smart Tags have been formulated by Maya Nahra, Sunflower’s Health and Wellness Educator and registered dietitian. SUNFLOWER guarantees there is
no manufacturer influence – just the facts to help you choose healthier options for you and your family. Maya created the Smart Tags by combining dietary recommendations by the American Dietetic Association with forward thinking and her personal passion for whole, real, good food to create criteria for tagging in four areas: heart healthy, healthy weight, carbohydrate friendly, and gluten free.
 
All “Smart Heart” foods have received a red label if they meet the following criteria:
1. Fat must be derived from a whole food fat source (avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds, eggs, fresh fish and flax), not overly processed, contain no trans fats and no hydrogenated oils.
2. Sodium must not exceed 140 mg per serving (“low sodium” as defined by the FDA).
3. Must use “clean” ingredients. Tagged items must be free of additives, preservatives,  and unnatural sweeteners.