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The Dirty Truth About Grocery Store Chicken (Don't Trust The Labels!) | Levi Powers
What if the healthiest protein in your cart isn’t as healthy as you think? This conversation breaks down chicken labels, organic vs. pasture-raised, regenerative farming, and how diet impacts meat quality.
Levi Powers of Alden Hills Organic Farms explains what terms like free range and natural really mean, how industrial poultry differs from regenerative systems, and what to look for when buying chicken.
Key Insights:
✅ Natural Labels Lack Clear Regulation Meaning
✅ Free Range Does Not Equal Pasture Raised
✅ Organic Certification Is Only The Beginning
✅ Chicken Diet Directly Impacts Meat Quality
✅ Pasture Raised Chickens Live More Naturally
✅ Better Food Starts With Asking Better Questions
Chapters:
00:00 Is Your Chicken Healthy?
00:27 Pluck (Sponsor)