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When it comes to fueling your body, it’s important to evaluate not just the quality of ingredients but also where the ingredients come from. For example, Jawbox Jerky uses quality whole muscle cuts from USA free-range chicken that is hormone and antibiotic-free.
Let’s talk about some of the benefits of free-range chicken.
“Free-range” refers to a type of animal care that allows the animals to roam freely outdoors rather than being confined in an enclosure. The USDA states that free-range or free-roaming chicken must be allowed access to the outside, meaning these chickens have access to natural sunlight, grass, and places to explore and roost.
Beyond happier chickens, there are many benefits to selecting free-range chicken over conventional chicken. Free-range chicken has a high protein content. Just one chicken breast can give over 50% of most people’s daily protein needs. They also make healthier eggs compared to conventional chickens. One study that compared conventional eggs to free-range eggs found that free-range eggs contain⅓ less cholesterol, ¼ less saturated fat, two times more omega-3, three times more vitamin E, and seven times more beta-carotene. Finally, many people feel that antibiotic-free, free-range chicken tastes better than conventional chicken, and a possible reason for that is because they eat a better, higher-quality diet than conventional birds.
Purchasing free-range chicken isn’t strictly about the benefits of free-range chicken over conventional chicken. It’s about removing all the extra. A lot has changed in the way chicken has been raised since the 20th century when factory farming began. Conventional chicken is often full of antibiotics and raised in confining, harsh conditions. Free-range chicken, on the other hand, is raised in a more natural environment for the chicken, which leads to happier birds and better meat.
