Benefits of Eating Chicken
September is “National Eat Chicken Month.” September or year-round, chicken has many health benefits and deserves the celebration! If you’re a caregiver in NJ elder care, you want to serve the most nutrition-packed meals to your client or loved one. Make chicken a part of a healthy diet.
- Chicken is a great source of protein — helps develop muscle
- Rich in Niacin — niacin is a B-vitamin which helps prevent cancer
- Helps relieve depression — eating chicken will help your brain’s serotonin levels increase, helping you feel less stressed and helps your mood
- Helps prevent bone loss — the protein in chicken will help build strong bones and help prevent osteoporosis
- Low in Fat — white meat chicken is low in fat
- Rich in Vitamin A derivatives — helps keep your eyesight healthy with retinol, lycopene, and alpha and beta-carotene
- Rich in Phosphorus — phosphorus is a mineral that helps your central nervous system, bones, teeth, kidney, and liver
- Rich in Selenium — selenium is a mineral which aides thyroid, metabolism, hormone, and immune function
- Affordable — one of the most affordable meats
- Rich in B-complex vitamins — helps increase energy levels, keeps healthy blood vessels, and keeps your metabolism going
- Heart Healthy — consuming chicken breasts helps suppress and controls the amino acid homocysteine levels; high levels can cause cardiovascular disease
- Rich in Vitamin B12 — vitamin B12 helps keep your skin healthy
For chicken recipes, check out our Angel Recipes page.
