Eating white meat is good for you: this is affirmed by the many doctors and nutrition experts around the world
According to Unaitalia data, the industry association representing over 90% of producers, the consumption of white meat in Italy has increased by 25% over the last 7 years, with a per capita consumption of 20.7 kg in 2019
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Eating white meat is good for you because this type of meat contains approximately the same amount of iron as some red meats, such as pork.
The color of the meat actually depends on the amount of heme iron it contains, without altering the presence of bioavailable iron for humans.
White meats, the perfect food for low-calorie diets
Eating white meat is also good for your figure due to its low fat content.
These are located only in certain parts of the animal’s body, such as the skin, and can be easily removed, even though they are mainly unsaturated fats, often referred to as “good” fats.
The characteristics of white meats are highly appreciated by consumers, so much so that chicken and turkey are the main sources of protein for 54% of Italians. This significant growth is also due to increased trust in poultry companies.
White meats, an extra aid in preventing stroke and cancer
It has been scientifically proven that eating white meat is also beneficial for a 13% lower incidence of stroke in the selected sample. You can find the research data here
Moreover, a study has shown an inverse association with total mortality and cancer mortality: eating white meat is beneficial, especially chicken, which has shown a protective effect against cancers, leading to a more than 50% reduction in risk.
Moreover, no correlation has been found between high consumption of white meat and colorectal cancer. On the contrary, there is evidence of a reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes.
Not just a legend: chicken broth really has healing properties
According to Carni Sostenibili, regarding a study published in CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, researchers from the pulmonary medicine and intensive care unit at the Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, assessed the ability of chicken broth to reduce the inflammatory response associated with colds and flu, thus providing some relief from symptoms.
The identity of the biologically active materials providing relief is still unknown, but it is likely that they are water-soluble.
