KFC Grilled Chicken: Unthink Your Health!

Vin Miller, May 8th, 2009

Kentucky Fried Chicken recently announced its grilled

chicken meal and has started an advertising campaign
aimed to promote it as a healthy choice. The ads ask you
to Unthink what you thought about KFC. If you fall for
this clever slogan, the only thing youll be unthinking is
your health!
KFC Grilled Chicken Ingredients
Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for KFC, the
ingredients of their food is available on their website.
Heres whats in KFCs Grilled Chicken:
Fresh Chicken Marinated With Salt, Sodium Phosphate,
and Monosodium Glutamate. Seasoned With:
Maltodextrin, Salt, Bleached Wheat Flour, Partially
Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Monosodium
Glutamate, Spice, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder,
Soy Sauce (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Chicken Fat, Chicken
Broth, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Extractives of Turmeric,
Dehydrated Carrot, Onion Powder, and Not More Than 2%

Each of Calcium Silicate and Silicon Dioxide Added As

Anticaking Agents.
Maltodextrin: The very first ingredient, which means its
also the most abundant ingredient, is sugar! Among the
many problems associated with sugar, it suppresses your
immune system, promotes imbalance of intestinal flora,
causes blood sugar fluctuation which can lead to
diabetes, promotes weight gain, can cause
neurotransmitter imbalance that leads to depression, and
can even lead to addiction.
Salt: While natural sea salt is an essential part of good
health, the highly refined table salt that KFC most likely
uses contains unhealthy additives, is stripped of its
magnesium and trace minerals, and is bleached to hide
the discoloration caused by the processing. Refined table
salt is associated with heavy metal toxicity, Alzheimers
disease, high blood pressure, and kidney problems.
Bleached Wheat Flour: Flour is a highly refined source
of carbohydrates that causes many of the same problems
as sugar. Furthermore, many people have issues
digesting wheat and anyone who is gluten intolerant may
be in for a surprise if they eat KFCs chicken thinking that
its gluten free.
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed
Oil: Heres where things start to get ugly. Cottonseed oil
and soybean oil are vegetable oils that are high in
omega-6 fatty acids. Although omega-6 is an essential
fatty acid that cannot be produced by the human body
and must be part of our diet, it must also be consumed in
an approximately equal ratio to omega-3 fatty acids. The
typical modern diet is much too high in omega-6 fatty

acids and the imbalance this causes is associated with all

kinds of problems including heart disease, cancer and
impaired brain function.
Soy isnt healthy under any conditions because it
contains substances such as phytic acid and enzyme
inhibitors that interfere with mineral absorption and
protein digestion. It also contains phytoestrogens which
mimic estrogen in the human body. In addition, a
frightening amount of soy is genetically engineered and is
typically sprayed with more chemicals than most other
crops. While organic soy eliminates the problems
associated with genetic engineering and toxic chemicals,
Its extremely unlikely for KFC to be using organic
ingredients.
As if soybean oil and cottonseed oil arent bad enough in
their own right, theyre made to be much worse through
partial hydrogenation. Through this process, these oils are
exposed to extreme temperatures, mixed with metal
particles, and bombarded with hydrogen atoms. The
result is a highly refined, deformed and unnatural
molecule thats commonly referred to as trans fat and is
associated with many serious diseases and health
disorders including heart disease and cancer. Even the
often misguided mainstream media suggests that you
avoid trans-fat like the plague.
Monosodium Glutamate: If you dont recognize this
ingredient, it may sound more familiar to you as MSG.
This unnatural flavor enhancer is a neurotoxin that kills
brain cells by overstimulating them. Its commonly
regarded as one of the most dangerous food additives in
existence and is associated with Alzheimers disease,
Parkinsons disease, and learning disabilities. Even the

FDA acknowledges a long list of symptoms that it can

cause shortly after consuming it.
Autolyzed yeast, another ingredient in KFCs grilled
chicken, also contains MSG.
Chicken Fat and Beef Fat: Coming from a healthy and
naturally raised animal, these fats are highly nutritious.
Despite the misconception that saturated fat causes
heart disease, they make up a significant portion of cell
membranes and are therefore vital to proper cell function.
They also support the immune system and the
detoxification system. However, because chemical toxins
are often diverted from vital organs and stored in body
fat, especially in factory farmed animals, the chicken and
beef fat used by KFC is likely to be highly toxic.
What About the Chicken Itself?
KFC has been under fire for quite some time because of
the factory farming used to produce their chicken.
Undercover investigators, including investigators from
PETA, have reported horrendous conditions at these
farms. According to their observations, the animals were
packed in warehouses with very little room to move, were
completely deprived of sunlight, and were so weak and
deformed that they could barely function well enough to
eat and drink. There were even cases of the farm
employees torturing the animals for no other purpose
than their own twisted enjoyment.
Without a doubt, factory farming is bad news. If the
animal cruelty isnt enough to turn your stomach, then
the poor quality of the meat should be. These animals are
fed the cheapest feed available which is likely to contain

toxic grain that has failed inspection for human

consumption and can also contain fillers such as sawdust,
newspaper, and cardboard. Theyre also typically fed
antibiotics on a regular basis to compensate for the
unhealthy conditions theyre forced to live in and are
given hormones to accelerate their growth. Whenever
you eat food thats derived from an animal, youre also
eating what the animal ate, and this includes the
pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, sawdust, newspaper
and cardboard that they were fed.
The Reality of Eating Out
If you want to enjoy excellent health, you have to accept
the fact that nearly all restaurant food is unhealthy.
Unless you know for sure that the restaurant serves
organic food and gets it from reputable sources, youre
likely to get a plate full of food that is low in nutrients and
high in toxins.
While theres obviously a big difference between fried
chicken wings and grilled chicken served with vegetables,
its important to realize that even whole foods can pose a
risk to your health if theyre not from a quality source. In
general, local restaurants with a strong reputation are
more likely to serve higher quality food. While it may not
be organic, it will certainly be better than anything youd
typically find in a chain or fast food restaurant.
Dont Drive Yourself Crazy
The main point of this article is to help you recognize the
deception of corporate marketing and realize that
restaurant food is rarely healthy. Based on this, you
should be preparing the majority of your meals yourself

with high quality organic foods and should avoid

restaurant food as much as possible. However, you dont
have to be obsessive about it. Most of us enjoy eating
out, especially to socialize with friends, and its healthy to
do so on occasion. Just make sure you stick to the 80/20
rule and do it in moderation.

Restaurant Address &

Phone No.
Ayer Tawar, Perak
Lot 147, Mainroad Ayer Tawar
32400 Perak
Phone no.:+605-6729577
Bagan Serai
264, Jalan Besar Bagan Serai 34300
Perak
Phone no.:+605-7215398
Batu Gajah
9, Jalan Dewangsa, Batu Gajah
31000 Perak
Phone no.:+605-3651340
Bercham
267-269, Jalan Bercham, Taman
Desa Kenchana, Ipoh 31400 Perak
Phone no.:+605-5489262

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Ground Floor, 2nd & 3rd Shoplot
No.22, Jalan Bruseh, Bidor 35500
Perak
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Cockman
No.65, Jalan Datuk Onn Ja'afar,
Ipoh 30700 Perak
Phone no.:+605-2532689
Fajar Kamunting
PT 13952, Jalan Medan Saujana
Fajar Kamunting, Kamunting,
Taiping 34600 Perak
Phone no.:+605-8085630
Giant Manjung, Perak
Lot A11/A12, Ground Floor Giant
Superstore, Sri Manjung 32040
Perak
Phone no.:+605-6884188
Giant Taiping
Lot A10 & A11, Jalan Perusahaan 3
Kawasan Perusahaan Kamunting 3,
Kamunting Raya Kamunting
Taiping 34600 Perak
Phone no.:+605-8085721
Grik
No.17 Jalan Bija Di Raja Grik
33300 Perak
Phone no.:+605-7918261
Gunung Rapat Ipoh
No.12, 12A & 12B, Laluan Medan
Rapat Gunung Rapat, Ipoh 31350
Perak
Phone no.:+605-3137480
Ipoh Garden
No.79 Jalan Datuk Lau Pak Khuan,
Ipoh Garden, Ipoh 31400 Perak
Phone no.:+605-5472920
Kampar
No.158, Jalan Idris Kampar 31900
Perak
Phone no.:+605-4652933
Kamunting, Perak
No.1, Jalan Medan Kamunting Jaya,
Medan Kamunting Jaya, Kamunting
34600 Perak

Phone no.:+605-8914421
Kinta City
Lot G33, Ground Floor, Kinta City
Shopping Centra, 2, Jln The Lean
Swee, Off Jln Sultan Azlan Shah
Utara, Ipoh 31400 Perak
Phone no.:+605-5459491
Kuala Kangsar
Ground Floor No 70-D, Jalan
Kangsar Kuala Kangsar 33000
Perak
Phone no.:+605-7761971
Langkap Perak
Lorong 1, Taman Desa Jaya
Langkap 36700 Perak
Phone no.:+605-6596314
Lumut
PT 4141, Persiaran Sultan Yusof
Izuddin Shah, Lumut 32200 Perak
Phone no.:+605-6836761
Menglembu
No.36 Laluan Bukit Merah 1 Taman
Bukit Merah, Menglembu 31450
Perak
Phone no.:+605-2811214
Parit Buntar
No.1, Medan Hentian Pusat Bandar
Baru Parit Buntar 34200 Perak
Phone no.:+605-7165621
Parit Buntar 2
No.27, Jalan Temenggong 2 Pusat
Bandar Baru, Parit Buntar 34200
Perak
Phone no.:+605-7169019
Pasir Putih,Ipoh
115 & 115A, Jalan Pengkalan Barat,
Taman Shatin Baru, Ipoh 31650
Perak
Phone no.:+605-3226400
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PRK Rest & Service Area (RSA)
Gunung Semanggol Southbound
KM 194.8 North South Expressway,
Jawi - Changkat Jering Semanggol
34400 Perak

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Rest & Service Area (RSA) Tapah
Northbound Rest & Service Area
Tapah, KM 331.50 North-South
Expressway, Tapah Perak
Phone no.:+605-4017058
Seri Iskandar (Tronoh Perak)
Jalan Maju 1,Taman Maju, Tronoh
31700 Perak
Phone no.:+605-3714210
Silibin
Plot 17 (Corner Lot), Jalan Kledang
Raya, 19, Off Jalan Silibin, Taman
Alkaff, Ipoh Perak
Phone no.:+605-5272620
Sitiawan
Ground Floor, No.1, Jalan Haji
Mohd Ali Sitiawan 32000 Perak
Phone no.:+605-6915388
Sungai Siput
Lot 325 & 326, Jalan Besar, Sg
Siput 31100 Perak
Phone no.:+605-5971626
Taiping
No.25 & 25A Market Square
Taiping 34000 Perak
Phone no.:+605-8075012
Taman Rishah Farlim Ipoh
No.107 & 107A (Extraland)
Lengkuk Desa Rishah 1 Ipoh 30100
Perak
Phone no.:+605-2829193
+605. 282 9208
Tanjung Malim
No.1, Jalan Haji Mustafa Raja
Kemala, Tg Malim 35900 Perak
Phone no.:+605-4595657
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No.6, Jalan Besar, Tapah 35000
Perak
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No.17-21, Jalan Mahkota Teluk
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Lot No.4, 5 & 6 Ground Floor,
Tesco Ipoh,No. 2, Jalan Jambu,
Taman Teh Teik Seng Ipoh 31400
Perak
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Tesco Kampar
Lot G04 Ground Floor Jalan
Kampar Perdana, Taman Kampar
Perdana, Kampar 31900 Perak
Phone no.:+605-4667158
Tesco Pasir Putih
No.30, Ground Floor Tesco Station
18, Pasir Putih Ipoh 31250 Perak
Phone no.:+605-3222152
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Lot F.8, 1st Floor Jalan Istana Larut
Taiping 34000 Perak
Phone no.:+605-8080564