Health Benefit of Eating White Meat

Health Benefit of Eating White Meat

White meat is a much leaner source of protein, with a lower fat content. Red meat contains higher levels of fatty contents, but also contains higher levels of vitamins such as iron, zinc and B vitamins. Although it can depend on the delicacy, culture or cuisine, white meat is generally classified as poultry (chicken and turkey), while red meat typically refers to beef, pork, and lamb. The biggest difference between the two is fat content. White meat is a leaner source of protein, with a lower fat content.

Nutritional Value

·         High in Protein

If you’re looking for a great source of lean meat with low fat protein, then chicken/turkey meat is the way. The protein in chicken/turkey enhances muscle growth and development, and help support a healthy body weight and aid weight loss.

·         Natural Anti-depressant

Chicken, like its other relatives in the fowl species, is high in an amino acid called tryptophan, which gives you that suiting feeling after consuming a big bowl of mom’s chicken soup. In fact, if you’re feeling depressed or feverish eating some poultry will increase the serotonin levels in your brain, enhance your mood, blasting stress, and lulling you to sleep.

·         Prevents Bone Weakness

When one starts entering into the senior age such as 50’s and above one should be concerned about Osteoporosis or arthritis, eating white meat will aid in your fight against bone weakening thanks to the low fat and protein abundance in its constituent.

·         Suppression of the incidence of Cardiovascular disease (heart diseases)

Homocysteine is an amino acid that can cause cardiovascular disease if levels are high in the body. Fortunately for us, eating lean meat like chicken breast suppresses and controls homocysteine levels.

·         Ensures strong Teeth, functional liver kidney

White meat is highly rich in phosphorus, an essential mineral that supports your teeth and bones, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system function.

·         Metabolism Booster

Vitamin B6 (or B-complex vitamins) encourage enzymes and metabolic cellular reactions (or a process known as Methylation), which means eating white meats such as chicken and turkey  will keep blood vessels healthy, energy levels high, and metabolism burning calories so you can manage a healthy weight and activity level.

Promotes Eye Health

White meat is high in retinol, alpha and beta-carotene, and lycopene, all are generated from vitamin A, and all vital for healthy eyesight and protection of the eyes against various eye diseases.