Nutritional characteristics
Chicken meat is low in fats, calories and cholesterol and has high levels of proteins. It is perfect to keep in shape and keep healthy, as it also provides the nutrients required for the body to work properly.
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Vitamin B, vital for the functioning of the body: it
provides energy through nutrients, maintains the
health of arteries and the heart, preserves the nervous system, cares
for the mind and boosts the immune system.
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Vitamina B6,helps to keep blood vessels healthy and
promotes metabolism, so that it helps to burn calories.
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Vitamina B2, rich in riboflavin and dramatically
reduces skin problems.
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Vitamina B12, enhances the nervous system and helps to
create red blood cells and stimulate intestinal
function.
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Vitamina A, with a high amount of alpha and beta
carotene, lycopene, retinol: essential for healthy vision.
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Iron, for red blood cells.
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Phosphorus, for bones, kidney and liver.
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Potassium, for muscle movement and heart rate.
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Zinc, for the immune system.
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Tryptophan, to improve mood.
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Selenium, essential for the performance of metabolism
and the immunological system.
Parts of a chicken
How to cook chicken