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Good Eatin' That's Good For You - Chicken Nutrition Facts

When mom said, "Eat your chicken soup. It’s good for you!" she wasn’t kidding around. There are few foods so naturally good for you as chicken. According to the American Dietetic Association, a baked chicken drumstick with the skin removed has less fat than the same portion of sirloin steak, beef tenderloin, pork chop or salmon. Consider these chicken nutrition facts:

Power Packed
Chicken is a significant source of daily requirements of protein, niacin, B-6, B-12, vitamin D, iron and zinc.

Low Fat, Zero Carbs
Ounce for ounce, skinless chicken is one of the lowest-fat meats around. Although breast meat definitely has the lowest fat content, even skinless dark meat is comparatively low in fat and high in iron and other essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, a good portion of the fat it does have is unsaturated — the good kind of fat. Prepared the right way, chicken is low in calories, cholesterol and has no carbohydrates.

Complements Any Diet
Chicken is the perfect ingredient in today’s most popular diet plans. Some diets, such as Atkins or South Beach, emphasize protein consumption and low-carb intake. Others focus on fat and cholesterol. Compared to popular cuts of steak, chicken (even with the skin on) has lower fat, and similar levels of protein, iron and minerals. And zero carbs!



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    More Helpful Tips 

    • Try using low-sodium ingredients and salt substitutions to eliminate sodium without sacrificing flavor.
    • Use chicken as a substitute in favorite recipes to lower fat and calories. For example, use chicken patties instead of regular ground beef or pork.
    • Boil, roast, bake, grill or poach chicken.
    • Sauté chicken in a small amount of chicken broth.
    • Use non-stick cooking sprays or olive oil for pan frying.
    • For more flavor and less fat, cook the chicken wtih the skin on to keep moisture in, then remove the skin after cooking to reduce fat.
    • White meat is lower in fat and calories than dark mean, but dark meat supplies more iron - a crucial nutrient, especially for women.

     

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