Chicken Meat is Beneficial for Human Health

Dietitian Canan Aksoy drew attention to the place of chicken meat in nutrition, saying "We can consume chicken meat with peace of mind." Stating that chicken meat should be consumed in the treatment and prevention of many diseases, Aksoy noted that due to its low fat content, it can also be used in diets.

Low in Calories, High in Nutrition

The energy value of chicken meat is much lower than red meat because its fat ratio is lower. The protein quality of chicken meat is high, and it is beneficial for human health in terms of the vitamins and minerals it contains. It is easier to cook compared to red meat. It is more accessible in terms of cost. When we look at today's production techniques and the process until it reaches us, the role of chicken meat in human nutrition is invaluable and there is no objection to its consumption.

Add It to Your Nutrition List

Red meat, chicken, and fish must be in our diet because we get the amino acids we cannot make in our body from them. We also need to consume them in terms of iron and B12 vitamins. Chicken meat contains everything except vitamin C. Many things said about raising chickens are not true. In Turkey, whatever EU laws are regarding poultry farming, the same applies here. There is no problem with feed, and no hormone use is in question. As long as there is no unlicensed production in the growth process and the process until it reaches our tables, we can consume chicken meat with peace of mind.

Relationship of Chicken Meat with Diseases

When we look at nutritional components, it is the same as red meat as a protein source, but since its fat ratio is lower, those who want to lose weight can comfortably use it in their diets. Since the saturated fat ratio is low, chicken meat has an important place in the treatment and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. It is important for the elderly to digest easily. Since the salt content of chicken meat is low, blood pressure patients can consume it comfortably.

Source: Hurriyet.com.tr