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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Health Benefits of Chicken Meat

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Dr. Vinod RainaSexologist • 23 Years Exp.MD - General Medicine
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High protein food


It is high #protein and low-fat diet which helps in nourishing the muscles and #provide better growth and development to the body as well as supports in maintaining healthy body weight and aids #weight loss.


Contains polyunsaturated fats


It contains 2 to 3 times more polyunsaturated fats ( the good type of fat) than the red meat thus helps in managing weight.


Benefits of #chicken for brain

Relaxes mind



It acts as a good natural anti-depressant due to the presence of high level of tryptophan, which is an amino acid having mind relaxing property and provides comfort feeling if eaten a big bowl of mom's chicken soup.


Relieves stress


It increases the serotonin level in the brain of a person feeling depressed, enhances mood level and blasts out the stress by stimulating sleep.
It contains vitamin b5 (pantothenic acid) which has a calming effect on the nerves thus reduces the stress level.



Prevents dangerous brain diseases


Niacin and selenium (antioxidant-rich nutrients) found in it prevents from the dangerous brain disease called alzheimer's disease.


Benefits of chicken for bone and teeth

Prevents bone loss


It helps in preventing bone loss among senior citizens people. It prevents from the old age bone problems like osteoporosis and arthritis. Adding chicken to the diet helps in fighting with bone loss as it is protein packed diet.


Contains essential minerals


It contains a high level of phosphorus and calcium which are essential minerals required for the normal growth and development of the teeth and bones.

 

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