What are Organic Chickens and What Are the Benefits of Eating Them?
By Andrea Kristi on June 12, 2009
It is not a secret to anyone that chicken is healthier than a fried burger. If you are really health-conscious, buying organic chicken is your best choice and here is why.
Eating non-organic chicken on a regular basis is not the safest choice, because many farmers commonly use arsenic, best known as a deadly poison, in conventional chicken feed. Multiple studies show that prolonged exposure to arsenic may cause type 2 diabetes, heart and liver diseases and even certain forms of cancer.
Another study has shown that if pregnant women expose themselves to arsenic, their children may have higher chances of getting 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.
Exposure to large quantities of arsenic causes immediate death, so arsenic is called a deadly poison for a reason.
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 also free-range, can move and run freely, so their muscles are not wasted, but exercised. Organic chickens have higher amounts of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and plenty of beneficial fats, which can lower cholesterol. Organic eggs have a richer taste and are also better for you.
If you cant afford to buy organic chicken on a regular basis, check local farmers markets. They often offer organic or free-range chicken for cheaper than supermarkets or specialized organic food stores.
If you are not convinced that buying organic chicken is better for your health, give it a try anyway. You will taste the difference and may never want to go back to conventionally raised chicken again.
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