Chicken and its nutritional value

Chicken and its nutritional value
Chicken and its nutritional value
Chicken and its nutritional value

by Anna PAPAGEORGIOU, dietitiannutritionist


PropertiesUse

  • No 1 preferred resource of animal protein
  • All the necessary amino acids to grow muscle tissue
  • Healthy alternative of red meat
  • Favorite food for athletes
  • Recommended even to people with health issues
  • Most children like it
  • food with the lowest incidence of allergies and anaphylaxis

Nutritional value

This is a very good source of protein, providing our organism with 67% of the daily intake of protein required.
It is a low-fat product.  Chicken breast is the leanest fat part is lower with only half the fat compared to a fat-trimmed pork steak.

VitaminsTrace Elements

  • Vitamin complexes (Β1,β6,β12)
  • Basic source of niacin; its anticancer properties were demonstrated by researches and clinical studies.

Solution for all Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Snack for school – work
  • Lunch
  • Meal for weight loss
  • Daily consumption

Food combinations

  • Cereals
  • Nuts
  • Vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Pulses

Cooking Methods

  • Boiled
  • Roasted
  • Soup
  • Steamed
  • Baked
  • Stewed
  • Grilled