CHICKEN MEAT
Boil it, grill it, stick it in a stew, mix it with pretty much any ingredient you want and it will taste good.
Chicken has been a popular part of our diet for thousands of years. One of the main reasons we’ve
continued to eat it all over the world in almost every culture is due to its numerous health benefits. The
nutritional value of chicken can’t be underestimated. It’s a brilliant source of some really important
vitamins and minerals that helps us grow and stay healthy. We will tell you all about these health
benefits:
• High in protein
This bird is the word if you’re looking for a great source of lean, low-fat protein. The protein in
chicken lends itself to muscle growth and development, help support healthy body weight, and
aids weight loss.
• Natural anti-depressant
Chicken like its brother fowl the turkey is high in an amino acid called tryptophan, which gives
you that comforting feeling after consuming a big bowl of mom’s chicken soap. If you’re feeling
depressed, eating some poultry will increase the serotonin levels in your brain, enhance your
mood, blast stress and lull you to sleep.
• Prevents bone loss
If you’re entering your senior years and you’re concerned about osteoporosis or arthritis, eating
the chicken will aid in your fight against bone loss thanks to the protein punch its packs.
• Reduced risk of heart disease
Chicken is rich in vitamin b6 which lowers the amounts of homocysteine in your body.
Homocysteine is one of the major contributors associated with an increased risk for heart
disease and heart attack.
• Reduced stress levels
Chicken contains tryptophan which produces a calming, even restful or sleepy effect on people
after eating it. It also contains vitamin b5 also known as anti-stress vitamin or pantothenic acid.
• Slower cognitive decline
Chicken is a rich source of vitamin b called Niacin. Niacin helps your body in fighting against all
forms of DNA damage as well as cancer. It is also loaded with vitamin B3, which is essential for
your cognitive system. A deficiency in vitamin B3, especially Niacin can cause genetic damage.
• Stronger muscles
Chicken is commonly associated with gym goers, and there is a good reason for that. It is one of
the best sources of high-quality protein, which is composed of amino acids. Amino acids are the
building blocks of muscle tissue. Chicken is lean meat, meaning it has a higher percentage of
protein and lowers fat content than other meats. A 100-gram portion of roast chicken contains
31 grams of protein, making it ideal for those looking to add muscle to their body.
• Better immunity
Whether you have a cold or flu, chicken is often part of the recovery meal. The reason for this is
that chicken helps builds the immunity of your body. The hot vapors rising from chicken soup
help in clearing the nasal passage, while the thick soup coats the throat, preventing the invasion
of microbes on the respiratory lining.
RED MEAT
Red meat is among the most popular food in the world. But do you know that it can be unhealthy? I
mean sure, it got some important nutrients. But red meat is also associated with an increased risk of
cancer. Let’s talk about what happens to your body when you stop eating red meat. Do you lose weight?
Will your skin look better? With happens to your cholesterol? Will you get an energy boost?
• Younger-looking skin
After cutting off red meat, you will notice that you have younger-looking skin. You see, a diet
heavy on red meat slows down collagen production. Collagen is a protein that connects your
tissues. Along with strengthening your bones, you need collagen for healthy skin. The more
collagen in your system, the better structure your skin has.
• Risk inflammation
Red meat contains a lot of saturated fats and cholesterol. Eating a steady diet of pork, beef, and
other meats will cause inflammation. If there’s too much, your skin isn’t going to produce
enough collagen. This leads to your skin looking older. If you’re cutting red meat, you’re giving
your skin a break. By replacing red meat with more veggies and fruits, you’re getting a lot more
vitamins and minerals. This will give your skin some much-needed refreshment. The vitamins
will attack all the radicals and stop your skin from degenerating.
• Weight loss
Let me put it simply… if you cut red meat off, you’re going to drop some pounds. You see, red
meat has a lot of calories. Even just a 3-ounce serving of beef can be 170 calories. Now, this
might not seem like a whole lot, but if you’re eating red meat multiple times a day, it’s going to
add up. If you were to cut red meat out of your diet, you’d be doing your body a big favor. One
study found that people who ate chicken lost more weight than people who ate red meat.
• Longer life expectancy
Cutting out red meat will reduce your risk of disease. Not just any disease. I’m talking about life-threatening sickness. Multiple studies have been done to show how too much red meat can hurt
your chances of long life. One piece of research saw subjects eat 3.5 servings of red meat every
week for 8 years. In the end, it was responsible for a 10% higher risk of death over the next eight
years. People who eat red meat, tend to die at a younger age than those who cut it. Red meat
can increase your risk of cancer, particularly colon cancer. Another study was done on people
who ate a ton of red meat every day. Eating as much as 76 grams a day was associated with a
20% greater risk of colorectal cancer.
• You feel less acidic
Red meat produces a ton of acid. This is why you might feel heartburn after a large steak meal.
It’s due to all the protein and phosphorus the meat holds. Both red and processed meat
contains so much acid, your body will have a hard time digesting it all. Because there is so much
pressure on your stomach, the acid will be pushed into the esophagus. The acids will work their
way up the esophagus and into the chest area. This is where you get a burning sensation.
Heartburn is both annoying and painful. Sensitivity to acid can make your life a lot more difficult.
High acidity in your diet will interfere with things like your mental health and sleep schedule. By
cutting red meat, you’ll experience less acidity. Your body can process food quicker, leaving you
less likely to feel heartburn. If this isn’t a reason to lay off red meat, I don’t know what is.