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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.

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Living in a province where I see many bumper stickers that say “We love our beef” combined with the news stories of E coli concerns from a meat-packing plant to salads that may have salmonella can potentially leave one feeling unsure about the foods and left in a state of uncertainty of where to find certain foods that we need (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as the basis we may find on our plates).

The focus on the next few pieces of information here will be about protein and where we can find protein to include in our day’s food intake. Why? Well from my professional background as well as my athletic background, I know that protein is an essential in keeping our muscles as well as our bones renewed and ready to tackle what we may be facing in our day. A variety of protein foods helps to provide the healthy fats that we need as well, which helps with our youthful heart and brain!

Happy kitchening, cooking & cuisine!