How to Go Green: Buying Organic Chicken

Like so many of you I try to do what is best for my family and for the environment. One way to do this is through the purchase of organic chicken. Chicken, in general, is a very healthy alternative to red meat. In my own life, due to some family health problems, I have come to rely heavily on this bird as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. I make amazing soups, enchiladas, tacos, roasts, casseroles and pasta dishes using the versatile bird. While I could easily just pick up whatever is on sale at the local grocery store that week, the benefits of buying certified organic outweigh the savings and ease. And really, if you know where to look it's not that hard to make the switch. Read on to learn more about why a bird isn't always just a bird.

Before we get into the where part of the equation let's explore the why. Plain and simple, organic chicken is healthier for you. It's higher in beneficial fats that lower cholesterol and it doesn't contain the antibiotics, vaccines, and medications that commercially grown chicken has. Buying organic chicken also helps the ecosystem. Chickens that are allowed free range are able to help the land they are raised on by eating insects and helping to naturally fertilize the soil on which they roam.

So, now it's easy to see why but how do you get the organic chicken you desire from the farm to your own dinner table? If you live out in the countryside you may be lucky enough to have a farm nearby where you can buy direct. For most of us, however, this is not an option and we have to rely on local grocery stores that offer some organic options or we have to order online. I find ordering my organic chicken for delivery to be the easiest all around. A few great resources that you can check out for farm fresh organic chicken delivered right to your door are: www.organicprairie.com, www.grassfedtraditions.com, and www.organicdirect.com.

Try out this healthier way to eat chicken and I promise you that you won't regret it. One thing I should mention is that organic chicken tends to take a little longer to cook than commercial so be sure the figure that into your recipe plans a compensate where needed. And if you are looking for someone to try out your new cuisine on I'm always available!

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