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Healthiest meat option-Chicken

 

Chicken: The healthiest meat option • Not only does chicken taste great, but it’s also your safest bet, in terms of health. And the great part is that it can be prepared in a number of ways too — from broths, to grilled to a good old curry! Poultry also has the least amount of fat as compared to other meats like mutton and pork.

Chicken is also a good source of the trace mineral, selenium. Selenium is of fundamental importance to human health. It’s also a great source of vitamin B6, which gives your body energy. • When purchasing whole chickens, look for ones that have a solid and plump shape with a rounded breast.

Whether purchasing a whole chicken or chicken parts, the chicken should feel pliable when gently pressed, and it should not have an ‘off ’ smell. • If purchasing frozen chicken, make sure that it is frozen solid and does not have any ice deposits or freezer burn. Additionally, avoid frozen chicken that have frozen liquid in the package as this may indicate that it has been defrosted and refrozen.

Choose a slice of chicken breast (the healthiest part of a chicken) to go with your greens and mash potato

Written by James · Filed Under Health 

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