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Podcast: Health Declassified
Episode: Fowl Play: Uncovering the Hidden Chemicals in Your Supermarket Chicken - audio
Description: Kathleen investigates the chemicals used in chicken preparation and packaging for sale in supermarkets. Peter talks about the benefits of exercising the soleus muscle, future guests and our featured author.
Kathleen’s Deep Dive
Conventional chicken is often soaked in chemical baths, including chlorine solutions, to reduce bacterial contamination. However, this process boosts the weight of the chicken by 15% which means you pay more for more watered-down meat. Look for “air chilled” processing practices and pasture-raised chickens for cleaner, chemical-reduced options.
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