07:17 PM Sunday, October 22, 2023
Written by: Yasmine Al-Sawy:
Some people tend to eat chicken as a white meat, thinking that it does not significantly affect the level of cholesterol in the blood. Is this true?
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It is important for cholesterol patients to realize that the daily dietary pattern in general plays an important role, meaning that the effect of chicken on cholesterol depends on whether the person follows a high-fat diet or a balanced diet, according to the “Health Line” website.
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Does chicken raise blood cholesterol?
Chicken is an animal product that may affect overall blood cholesterol levels, but chicken contains less saturated fat and cholesterol than beef and lamb.
Research has shown that eating skinless chicken alongside fish during the week can reduce harmful LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol.
Knowing that following a healthy and balanced diet that contains lean meat with whole grains, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates can reduce harmful cholesterol by 5 to 9%.
Eating chicken can be good for cholesterol patients if it is eaten correctly, served boiled or grilled and without the skin.
A person only gets about 90-100 mg of cholesterol from eating a small, skinless roasted chicken, which is an adequate amount, as doctors recommend no more than 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day.
It is not preferable to eat chicken liver, because it contains a high percentage of cholesterol. For example, 28 grams of cooked chicken liver contains 160 mg of cholesterol, that is, more than 50% of the daily limit.
Which is better for your health, chicken breasts or thighs?
Chicken breasts are characterized by being low in calories and high in protein. They also do not contain any carbohydrates and can help control weight and increase muscle density.
Chicken thighs or thighs are higher in calories and slightly lower in fat, but they contain more iron and zinc than chicken breasts.
Research shows that zinc is an essential element that is effective in lowering levels of harmful LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood. Therefore, you can eat both chicken breasts and thighs, but after cooking them in a healthy way.
2023-10-22 16:20:29
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