Pasture-Raised Chicken Heart and Liver Mix | Ferme La Binette

Frozen Chicken hearts and liver. Ferme la Binette chickens are raised on pasture and fed GMO-Free and drug-free feed rations.

A chicken liver provides a healthy dose of iron and zinc. Iron enables your body to use oxygen efficiently and to make new red blood cells. This mineral also plays a role in cell division and the health of your immune system. Zinc plays a role in wound healing, immune system function and cell division.

Chicken liver is also a nutritious source of B vitamins. One chicken liver contains 7.41 micrograms of vitamin B12, which is significantly more than the 2.4 milligrams you need each day. You need vitamin B12 for the healthy function of your brain and nervous system and to replenish your blood supply. One chicken liver supplies 254 micrograms of the 400 micrograms of folate–the natural form of folic acid.  The same chicken liver contains 5,864 international units of vitamin A, a nutrient that is essential for the health of your eyes and white blood cells. Eat chicken liver on an occasional basis to prevent taking in too much vitamin A, which can inhibit your body’s ability to properly absorb vitamin D.

Chicken hearts are especially rich in vitamin B12, an essential micronutrient involved in DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and nerve health. They’re also high in zinc, which is necessary for cell growth, wound healing, and blood sugar management.

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