jldickison Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 So I bought chicken breast that was on sale before I started the program. I have been cooking it up and eating it the whole time. I'm on day six. Well, today I went to buy more and it says "contains 15% or less of sodium, chicken broth, and carageenan." It's actually the same brand, but these were in a package. The ones I bought were straight from the meat counter. Does that make a difference? Nice. So, do I need to start over on day 1 because of this little accidental ingestion? Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yes it would be highly recommended that you do so - however it is up to you http://whole30.com/2014/06/really-start-whole30/ Carageenan unfortunately is a pretty bad gut disrupter - yes even in tiny small amounts. The whole idea of the Whole 30 is to heal your body by eliminating foods that cause gut disruption. Now there are a few ways you can approach this: 1. Today is day 7 of your whole 36 - meaning you just tack on days without "restarting" so to speak. Some people handle this concept better than actually telling themselves it's day one 2. Start over. Today is day 1 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The ones I bought were straight from the meat counter. Does that make a difference? It might. Go back to the deli counter and ask to see the package of the chicken breast you purchased. Ingredients are often different in the deli case vs. the pre-packaged meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldickison Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 I don't know how to avoid this in the future. I try to buy right from the meat counter but most of the time they say they aren't sure what all is in it. And most of the meat (ground beef) doesn't even list ingredients from what I can see. I thought chicken straight from the counter would be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldickison Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 It might. Go back to the deli counter and ask to see the package of the chicken breast you purchased. Ingredients are often different in the deli case vs. the pre-packaged meat. Great idea. I think I'll give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldickison Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yep. It's in it. Aaagghh! They take the packages from the floor and cut them open to use in the case. So how in the world do I find chicken breast with no carageenan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Cook the chicken breast yourself. This is a great recipe: http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2009/06/09/the-best-chicken-you-will-ever-eat-ever/ But in a pinch I'll just chuck some breasts or thighs on a baking sheet and cook them at 375 for 25 minutes. It tastes better to me than packaged lunch meat-style chicken breast just like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldickison Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Cook the chicken breast yourself. This is a great recipe: http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2009/06/09/the-best-chicken-you-will-ever-eat-ever/ But in a pinch I'll just chuck some breasts or thighs on a baking sheet and cook them at 375 for 25 minutes. It tastes better to me than packaged lunch meat-style chicken breast just like that. These were actual straight chicken breasts in the meat counter not deli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 These were actual straight chicken breasts in the meat counter not deli. Seriously?! There are better options for plain chicken breasts out there, then, for sure. If you can't find them at the meat counter, check the freezer case or try a different store. I guess I'm pretty spoiled by my co-op. Sorry I just assumed you were getting the pre-cooked stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 These were actual straight chicken breasts in the meat counter not deli. Buy a whole plain chicken instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted September 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2015 Seek out a farmer in your area who raises their own: http://www.eatwild.com/products/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyriel Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Honestly, I'd complain to the store, in addition to finding other chicken. There's no excuse for the employees at the Deli not having access to the ingredients in the food they're serving. It should be on the back of the price tag on the tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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