Chicken, A Healthy Meat Choice

Is chicken a part of your weekly diet?  The healthy side of this meat makes chicken an excellent meat to enjoy.

You all have to decide on dinners on any given night.  For those of us who eat chicken, why is it such a good choice?

When you eat chicken it’s a very lean meat, very high in protein, an important piece in a healthy diet.

Protein is one thing but chicken is also high in daily supplements for three other nutrients along with other vitamins:

Niacin – turns food into energy

Selenium – helps metabolism, immune system and thyroid function

Phosphorus – good for teeth and helps nerves and muscles do their job

Chicken Breasts vs Chicken Thighs

Taste is one determining factor but there are a few things to be aware of when deciding on a breast or a chicken thigh for dinner.

A chicken breast has about 18% more protein than a thigh and it is slightly less fatty. 

A chicken thigh also has a bit more calories but not significantly higher.

A thigh is also the perfect serving size.

You won’t get any cholesterol from either of these cuts but chicken skin can add to the fat content so keep that in mind.

Finally, you’ll get the most benefits from eating chicken when it is grilled, baked or stir-fried over fried.  

Private Home Health Care loves to find different recipes for chicken, breast and thighs to add to our weekly dinners.  We love what chicken adds to our healthy diet.