07:44 PM
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Some people with high cholesterol are wondering which part of chicken is the safest for their health, to include in their daily diet.
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In this regard, Dr. Karim Hammal, a clinical nutrition specialist, said that there is no harm in eating chicken in general in light of high cholesterol, and the reason is due to its low saturated fat content compared to other types of meat.
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Jamal added that chicken breasts are the best part for cholesterol patients, because they contain a very small percentage of saturated fats, unlike other cuts, such as the thigh, wing, and leg.
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The clinical nutritionist explained that boiling and grilling are the two best ways to cook chicken, whether for cholesterol patients or healthy people.
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He pointed out that chicken acquires high doses of fats that are harmful to cardiovascular health when fried in oil, ghee or butter, which leads to a rise in harmful cholesterol in the blood when eaten.
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Karim concluded his speech by explaining that the skin is the part of the chicken that contains the most saturated fats, calling on cholesterol patients to get rid of it, to prevent the deterioration of their health condition.
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2023-11-23 17:49:42
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