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The quick second to protein source aside from beef, is poultry. In this mention, it will be specific to chicken and preferably free-range. Albeit, I also understand about budgets, so there could be inference made to chicken as a whole.

The nitty-gritty science will be presented, but first some general awareness about the health benefits of chicken:

• helps prevent our body from aging prematurely due to stress;
• contains hyaluronic acid, so can hold water in the collagen in order to keep our body hydrated and the skin firm
• is the carrier of the main protein in human muscle – glutamic acid – helping in strength

Good general science stuff? Well for those of us who like numbers, here is the nitty-gritty below.

Major nutrients per 100g or 3 ounces:

• 114 calories
• 2.5g total fat
• 0.57g saturated fat
• 0.76g monounsaturated fat
• 21.3g protein
• 0mg carbohydrate
• 0mg fiber
• 10.4mg vit B3
• 1.4mg vit B5
• 0.75mg vit B6
• 32mcg selenium
• 3.15g glutamic acid

Enjoy your chicken dishes, mine will be turmeric-curry chicken tonight.

Happy kitchening, cooking & cuisine!


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Most of the time we may think of beef as one of our chief sources of protein. Yes it is a source of protein, yet so is lamb, chicken, turkey, venison, fish, and even the popular hot greek-style yogurt!

So why is there such a fuss about protein anyways? Here is a little more of the science behind protein and what contribution it makes for us and our health:

  • repairs and rebuilds worn out cells
  • protein makes the collagen that is needed to rejuvenate our hair, skin, and nails
  • keeps the bones and muscles continually renewed

A few other protein sources include kefir, eggs, and goat cheese.

Happy kitchening, cooking & cuisine!