Do Chickens really have Balls?
Are you ever out "dining" and think, Hmmm, maybe chicken fingers or chicken strips, nuggets, chicken balls would be a good source of protein. 1. Chickens don't have fingers, nuggets or balls (lift the tail to check) and manufacturers don't tear off the "same size every time" - strips from a chicken. So the "meat" is mechanically deboned and the tiny scraps are all put together with meat glue. Often wrapped in tight plastic (hormone disruptor) to get the pieces to bond. 2. These are then "breaded" 3. Then they are deep fried in seed oils or possibly "air fried" (possibly in a Teflon container) or microwaved. Processed Meat products were the biggest culprits - linked to a staggering 43% higher risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimers, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons), and a 13% higher risk of dying from all causes. Researchers found that 32 out of 45 analyses (71%) confirmed a strong link between consuming these foods and 32 adverse health outcomes, including mental health disorders, respiratory diseases, digestive issues, metabolic problems and cancer. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption, there was a 12% higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and a 21% higher chance of dying from any cause. Meanwhile, cardiovascular death rates surged by 50%. Those who consumed more ultraprocessed foods were 48% more likely to suffer from anxiety and 53% more likely to experience depression and other mood disorders. Sleep problems were also common. Even small daily increases in ultra processed foods added up quickly When you're thinking - "but it's just this one time this week or month" — Every additional serving increased obesity risk by up to 7%, abdominal obesity by 5%, and Type 2 diabetes by 12%. If weight and metabolism are already concerns for you, these foods are quietly making things worse. It's not just chicken balls or nuggets. Also avoid processed meats like imitation seafood, fish sticks, meat patties, deli meat (Subway etc.), bacon wrapped products, sausages, hot dogs, and bacon crumbles