Shocking Study Reveals How Just 10 Ounces of Chicken Weekly Could Dramatically Shorten Your Lifespan
Cisco Lin/UnsplashModerating chicken consumption could lead to overall better health.
“Physical activity wasn’t documented in the study, which is a protector against all-cause mortality,” Gentile said. “Other dietary factors weren’t taken into consideration — even though participants generally followed a Mediterranean diet, men were more likely to consume larger portions, more meat than women, more alcohol, and less fruits and vegetables.”
The method of cooking the chicken, as well as how it was processed, would have also played a role. Cooking chicken at high temperatures — grilling, barbecuing, or frying, for example — can “create heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are compounds known to increase cancer risk,” Gentile added.
Processed chicken is also higher in sodium, preservatives, and saturated fats, all of which can have a negative impact on overall health. Ultimately, this study isn’t a sign that we should stop eating chicken altogether, but it does raise some awareness about moderation, making healthier choices in how we prepare our food, and opting for organic or pasture-raised options when possible, as these farms may use “less questionable feed ingredients.”
Ultimately, this study should open up the pathway for future research into how poultry can impact health. For now, we would all be better off mixing up our diets every now and then and incorporating a wider variety of proteins.
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