posted on 2010-01-07 by aliyag
Many people nowadays just can’t get enough of organic foods. Organic fruits and vegetables may not be uncommon in the food shelves in the grocery stores, but ever heard of organic chicken? Yes, you’ve heard it right. Organic chicken is jumping on in the bandwagon of the so-called- natural foods.

Chicken is one of the most widely consumed meats in any parts of the world. It is nearly present in our daily menu. Be cautious on the chicken meat that you are serving to your family. The fact is -- there are dangers in eating conventional chicken. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should give an organic chicken a try.

1. Conventional chicken were fed with genetically modified grains. Pesticides and fertilizers were used to raise these grains. There are studies which link the exposure to pesticides and fertilizers to different disease conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson disease.

2. Organic chickens were raised in a natural ecosystem. To make it a little simpler, they are allowed to roam around in the grass and they are treated as humane and civilized as possible.  Conventional chicken are raised in a crowded environment, windowless at times, with poor ventilation and artificial lights. This is a perfect environment for weaker immunity and growth of infections. Thus to prevent infection, conventional chickens were given antibiotics. In addition, they are also expose to toxins such as arsenic to prevent poultry parasites. And these are all included in your favorite conventional chicken recipe.

3. Organic chicken are not expose to growth hormone. Commercially-raised poultry are given growth hormone to speed up their weight in a little time as possible. Have you ever wondered why your favorite fast food chain is offering a bigger size of fried chicken nowadays?

4. It is a healthier option. According to the American Culinary Federation, they contain less fat than conventional chicken. Chicken is a good source of protein for growth and muscle building. Organic chicken comes in a leaner form that other people would recommend to add a small amount of fat to a satisfying organic chicken meal.

5. Palatability. There are claims that organic chicken are tastier and more tender than commercially raised ones. The reason behind this is the fact that they are reared in a lesser stress condition.

The only drawback of organic foods –it cost a little higher than conventional ones. But spending money for health reasons is one of your biggest investments as well. Health is wealth. Patronizing organic food will not only benefit your family, but you are also giving justice to the rights of the animals. These are good enough reasons why you should start preparing organic chicken.