Chicken and Beef

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Chicken and Beef by Lissa Coffey

There’s a reason why mom’s chicken soup is so good for you. Besides the love she puts in, it’s the chicken! According to the American Dietetic Association, a baked chicken drumstick with the skin removed is low in fat and high in nutrition. Chicken is a significant source of daily requirements of protein, niacin, B-6, B-12, vitamin D, iron and zinc. Chicken can be broiled, roasted, baked, grilled or poached. There are enough different things you can do with this meat that you can have it several times a week and not get tired of it.

Zinc is an important nutrient because it helps the body with growth and development, the function of the immune system, wound healing and appetite control. And the number one source of zinc in the American diet is beef. A 3-ounce serving of beef provides 39% of the zinc most people need in a day. Beef is also high in iron, which helps carry oxygen to cells and tissues, and assists in making red blood cells. Protein is essential to keep you energized. It’s the building block for muscles, organs and bones. One 3-ounce serving of beef provides 50% of the protein recommended for a healthy diet.