關於雞肉的一些真相

From jungle to table

Around 2000 BC, Indians began to domesticate the Southeast Asian red jungle fowl. Today, its descendant, chicken, dominates plates around the world. Americans eat more of it than any other protein. The average person eats more than 98 pounds of chicken per year.

Arsenic content

For decades, poultry producers have added the arsenic-based drug roxarsone to chicken feed. It makes chickens grow faster and gives their raw meat an attractive pink color. This drug has not been on the market since 2011, but many other arsenic-containing drugs are still part of chicken feed. Even in low levels, arsenic can cause cancer, heart disease and diabetes. If you're concerned, stick with certified organic chicken, as arsenic is not allowed in the feed.

Know your labels

A "Sanitary Inspection" seal indicates that the USDA or a state agency inspected your chickens and found no signs of disease. Other labels will tell you more about how chickens live. Chickens labeled organic get organic feed instead of living in cages. Free-range poultry either live outside or have access to the outdoors. Cage-free means they are not in a cage, but that does not mean they are outdoors.

nutritional value

Chicken has as much protein as beef and pork, but without the fat and calories. One 268-calorie breast contains 33 grams of protein, which supports your bones, muscles, skin, blood and immune system. It also contains nearly 10% of the magnesium you need every day, as well as iron, which carries oxygen to cells. Bonus: Chicken contains high levels of tryptophan, an essential amino acid that produces mood-boosting serotonin.

Chicken and cholesterol

New evidence shakes up the long-held theory that chicken is better for your cholesterol levels than other meats. A recent study found that if all meats contained the same amount of saturated fat, they had the same impact on cholesterol. By itself, one chicken breast contains 63% of the daily recommended cholesterol. Choose skinless chicken, bake it instead of fry it, and cut down on saturated fat as much as possible.

healthy portion

Recommended serving sizes are recommended amounts for a healthy diet; your choice is how much you choose to eat. One serving of cooked chicken is 3 ounces. This is about the size of a deck of cards and much smaller than a restaurant-style chicken breast.

Cheap and versatile

Chicken is extremely popular for two reasons: price and versatility. It's much cheaper than beef or pork because there's more variety. U.S. factories process more than 9 billion chickens each year. This compares with 32.2 million cattle and 121 million pigs. You can cook chicken any way you want. It is mild enough to be used in many dishes.

Best chicken part

The leanest, healthiest chicken you can eat is skinless white meat breast. When you roast the chicken, leave the skin on to seal in moisture and flavor. Then trim it and the fat underneath before eating. Little heartbroken chicken. It may not be as thin as you think. It usually contains dark flesh and skin. Look for labels that say 90% lean ground meat.

foodborne illness

Chicken is good for you...as long as you cook it right. Bacteria love raw chicken. The most common species are Campylobacter, Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens. About 1 million people become sick each year from eating poultry that contains one or more bacteria.

To wash or not to wash

No matter what the recipe says, don't wash raw chicken before cooking. You can't wash away germs, but you can spread it to your sink, kitchen counters, utensils, and other nearby foods.

Know the temperature

No matter how you cook the chicken, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit ( 74 degrees Celsius) . This is the only way to kill all bacteria. Store cooked or raw chicken in the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius ) or lower. This is also the safest place to defrost chicken, not on the countertop or in cold water.

Safe handling of chicken

Bacteria live in raw chicken and its juices. Whenever possible, place chicken in disposable grocery store bags to prevent it from coming into contact with other foods. At home, wash your hands with warm, soapy water before and after handling raw chicken. Use a separate cutting board and clean anything that comes into contact with the raw chicken after use.

Antibiotic risks

As a way to control disease, some chicken farmers add antibiotics to the feed or drinking water they give their flocks. These medications are not harmful to you or the chickens, but they can make you resistant to the antibiotics you may need to fight your own disease. If this worries you, look for labels that say chicken does not contain antibiotics.

The truth about chicken nuggets

Your chicken nuggets may contain more than just meat. A study of chicken nuggets from fast-food chains found they were half-meat. The other half is made up of fat, blood vessels, nerves, bone, connective tissue and other filler. All chicken is processed, but if you want the healthiest chicken, stick to whole cuts, like breasts or thighs.

Related Products

Review

All comments are moderated before being published

HealthyPIG Magazine

View all
無人機醫療配送:低空經濟下的香港新契機

無人機醫療配送:低空經濟下的香港新契機

  無人機醫療配送:低空經濟下的香港新契機 —— 從健康、醫療金融到商業模式的全球比較與啟示 在香港「低空經濟」監管沙盒下,無人機由數碼港跨海至長洲醫院,約 12 公里航線僅需 18–20 分鐘,相比傳統 45–65 分鐘大幅提速。本文聚焦醫療價值、醫療金融回報與商...
醫管局普通科門診改名「家庭醫學門診」——香港基層醫療新里程?

醫管局普通科門診改名「家庭醫學門診」——香港基層醫療新里程?

  基層醫療 家庭醫學 健康政策 醫管局普通科門診改名「家庭醫學門診」:利與弊、國際比較與香港基層醫療的下一步 醫務衞生局宣佈由 2025 年 10 月 11 日起,將「普通科門診」與「家庭醫學專科門診」統一命名為「家庭醫學門診服務」,74 間普通科門診...
基孔肯雅熱:被伊蚊叮咬後的劇痛病毒 — 病毒、傳播、症狀與防治全解析

基孔肯雅熱:被伊蚊叮咬後的劇痛病毒 — 病毒、傳播、症狀與防治全解析

什麼是基孔肯雅熱? 基孔肯雅熱(Chikungunya Fever)是一種由**基孔肯雅病毒(Chikungunya virus, CHIKV)**引起的急性傳染病,屬於 Togaviridae 家族 Alphavirus 屬。這種病毒最早於 1952 年在坦桑尼亞被發現,其名稱來自當地馬孔德...
登革熱:全球爆發中的熱帶威脅與防護全解析

登革熱:全球爆發中的熱帶威脅與防護全解析

登革熱係乜嘢? 登革熱(Dengue fever)係一種由登革熱病毒(Dengue virus)引起嘅急性傳染病,主要經由伊蚊(Aedes mosquito)叮咬傳播,特別係白紋伊蚊(Aedes albopictus)同埃及伊蚊(Aedes aegypti)。呢啲蚊喺日間最活躍,因此唔似瘧疾嗰...
流感點樣會引致腦病變、心肌炎同休克?——從「感冒」變成致命風暴

流感點樣會引致腦病變、心肌炎同休克?——從「感冒」變成致命風暴

近排有新聞報導,一名原本健康嘅中學生感染乙型流感(Influenza B)之後,出現腦病變、心肌炎同休克,情況危殆。好多家長都會問:「流感唔就係普通感冒?點解可以嚴重到影響腦同心臟?」其實,流感背後嘅機制比我哋想像中複雜得多。 一、流感病毒唔止攻擊呼吸道 流感病毒(包括甲型同乙型)主要透過飛...
牛骨湯食譜大全|Instant Pot 壓力煲 & 傳統老火湯版本

牛骨湯食譜大全|Instant Pot 壓力煲 & 傳統老火湯版本

牛骨湯食譜係香港家庭常見嘅煲湯之一,牛骨湯香濃滋補,配合中藥材更具養生功效。本文介紹肉骨類選擇、牛骨湯建議配搭、常見中藥材分類,以及Instant Pot壓力煲與傳統老火湯版本食譜,並引用科學研究支持。
澳洲飲用水發現「食腦變形蟲」:全球風險與地區對策(含各國/各州實用指南)

澳洲飲用水發現「食腦變形蟲」:全球風險與地區對策(含各國/各州實用指南)

澳洲飲用水發現「食腦變形蟲」:全球風險與地區對策(含各國/各州實用指南) 澳洲飲用水發現「食腦變形蟲」:全球風險與地區對策(含各國/各州實用指南) 重點:事件本身不代表飲水會感染;主要風險來自水經鼻腔進入。 目錄 ...
如何判斷雞翅是否變壞?

如何判斷雞翅是否變壞?

重點摘要 雞翅會變質嗎? 如何判斷雞翅是否變壞? 過期雞翅還能食嗎? 雞翅可存放多久? 如何儲存雞翅? 雞翅可以冷凍嗎? 結論 雞翅會變質嗎? 會。皮脂較多、表面不潔或溫度過高時,細菌繁殖更快。 如何判斷雞翅是否變壞? 外觀:皮色發黃、出黑斑或血水。 觸感:表面黏滑、軟爛。 氣...
如何判斷雞蛋是否變壞?

如何判斷雞蛋是否變壞?

重點摘要 雞蛋會變質嗎? 如何判斷雞蛋是否變壞? 過期雞蛋還能食嗎? 雞蛋可存放多久? 如何儲存雞蛋? 雞蛋可以冷凍嗎? 結論 雞蛋會變質嗎? 會。殼面有微孔,溫差及濕度變化會令細菌入侵。 如何判斷雞蛋是否變壞? 水測:沉底=較新鮮;浮起=多半變壞。 打開觀察:蛋白渾濁水樣、蛋黃...