The gizzard is the muscular stomach that birds, especially grain-eating ones, have. Many people consider it offal and tend not to cook it because of its appearance.

However, chicken gizzards provide many nutrients, are easy to prepare, and are very affordable. Here, we’ll explain why you should include them in your diet.

5 nutritional downsides of eating chicken gizzards
More cholesterol than other poultry cuts. Even with its niacin content, chicken gizzards have more cholesterol than other cuts of poultry. Moderate levels of purine.
Chicken gizzards are usually fried.
Can be high in sodium.
Bad sourcing leads to antibiotic consumption.