Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : February 4, 2015 10:58 PM IST
Chicken is not only tasty but also has an array of health benefits. It is a good source of protein and is low in fat and calories than many other sources of meat. Nutrients like phosphorus and calcium in chicken is vital to keep your bones and teeth strong. It is also rich in tryptophan and vitamin B5 that is helpful in relieving stress. Presence of magnesium in chicken may also be helpful in soothing the symptoms of PMS.
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If you are on a weight loss diet, chicken can be a good option for you as it has high nutritional value and is low in both calories and fat. Chicken breasts and boneless chicken contain less carbohydrates. Let us have a look at the calorie count of chicken dishes.
These calories are calculated using HealthifyMe Calorie Counter, the world s first Indian nutrition tracker.
Before you cook chicken make sure that you remove all the visible fat as it can do harm to your heart. Chicken is an excellent low-fat food and you can prepare it in a number of ways. It tastes good fried, stewed or roasted. Boiled chicken may have no flavour but it also contains no fat. Baking is also a healthy way to cook chicken. To make it healthier and tastier, you can marinate the chicken parts with oil, herbs and spices before you cook them. Also read 5 extremely healthy ways to cook your food.
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