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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Do We Really Need To Buy Organic Chicken?

By Andrea Kristi

Chicken is a great source of protein. It is considered to be one of the healthiest meats and poultry; however, if you really care about your health, make sure you choose organic chickens.

Buying conventionally raised chicken is not always the best idea, because farmers often use arsenic in the chicken feed. Arsenic is a poison, which exposure has been linked to certain types of cancer, heart disease, liver disease and many other health problems.

Some studies show that children of women who were exposed to arsenic while pregnant, may be at an increased risk of cancer later in life.

According to the research done by the government, arsenic levels in some young chickens are up to four times greater than in other meats.

Arsenic is called a deadly poison for a reason, because exposure to large quantities causes immediate death.

If you buy organic chicken, you may be sure that you are not going to be exposed to even small levels of arsenic. Organic chickens are fed with natural feed which is not genetically or chemically altered. They are raised on natural vegetarian diets and are kept on pesticide-free soils. No antibiotics, growth hormones or any other medication is given to organic chicken. Organic free-range chickens get regular access to fresh air and sun and they have plenty of space to move.

Organic chickens which are free-range are much healthier than conventionally raised ones, because they get daily exposure to sunshine and fresh air. They have plenty of room to move around and to run, which makes their muscles well exercised and not wasted. They have high amounts of beneficial fats, which help lower cholesterol levels. They are also rich in Vitamin A and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Buying organic chickens can get expensive, so you should always search the Internet for printable organic food coupons. Also, you may want to check local farms in the area, who may offer organic chickens and organic meats at lower prices.

Even if you don't care about your health and don't mind getting exposed to arsenic, give organic chickens a try anyway. If you experience their rich taste, you may never want to buy any other chicken again. - 17273

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