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And sometimes, they are.
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But other times, they come with some risk factors.
Such is the case with canned chicken.
Fresh chicken typically comes out of a farm to a grocery store and straight into your oven.
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On the other hand, canned chicken is processed and sterilized under high heat to avoid bacteria growth.
You could experience inflammation.
When we think ofprocessed foods, bags of chips and mass-produced cookies usually come to mind.
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However, it’s important to remember that canned chicken is also processed food.
Will you receive some nutritional benefits?
But, Poon notes processed meats remove much of the vitamins and minerals andcauseinflammation in the body.
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And sadly, inflammationis a leading causeof almost all diseases.
Here are theSide Effects of Eating Canned Foods Every Day, According to Science.
You could be exposing yourself to BPA.
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You could feel satisfied for longer.
Poon explains canned chicken contains sodium phosphate since it’s added as a preservative.
Though phosphates do occur naturally in some foods,researchers have foundadded inorganic sodium phosphate to be particularly troublesome.
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And in general, she recommends avoiding sodium phosphate additives altogether.
You could gain muscle.
“Chicken contains leucine, an amino acid that triggers protein building pathways,” she continues.
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You are eating chicken from an inhumane source.
As with all meat, not all are created or raised equally.
“Physically and energetically, this is all transferred to you when you eat chicken from an industrial source.
Antibiotic use in meat productionis specifically connectedto human health concerns such as antibiotic resistance and child development issues.”
What about canned fish?
Here’sWhat Happens To Your Body When You Eat Canned Salmon.
