How to cook nutritious chicken soup for cold weather

To make delicious and nutritious chicken soup, first answer the question: Should you eat white meat chicken or brown meat chicken?

There are people who like white meat chicken and there are people who only eat brown meat. The question is, how are the two different and is white meat healthier than brown meat?

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According to Health, the basic difference between white meat and brown meat depends onmyoglobin, la protein that binds and transports oxygen in muscle tissue. ConcentrationThe higher the myoglobin, the darker the meat color. Due to walking and running activities, the chicken's legs and thighs need more oxygen, which means there are moremyoglobin is darker. Conversely, the breast and wings will be lighter in color.

Nutritionally, brown meat contains more calories and fat than white meat. Specifically, a portion of grilled chicken thigh contains 8.6 grams of fat, including 2.7 grams of saturated fat. Meanwhile, a portion of grilled chicken breast of the same weight contains 4 grams of fat, including 1.1 grams of saturated fat.However, in both white and brown meat, the main type of fat is still healthy monounsaturated fat.

Besides, similar to white meat, brown meat is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is a source ofvitamin B6, zinc, niacin, selenium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin,Pantothenic acid is excellent; it aids the body in synthesizing and metabolizingprotein, carbs, fat.In fact, one skinless grilled chicken thigh contains as much iron asone serving of skinless grilled chicken breast (1.1 g). Iron from brown meat is more easily absorbed than from plant sources.

Finally, brown meat has a rich, succulent flavor, while white meat tends to dry out when cooked. The fat in brown meat also helps satisfy the stomach and prolongs the feeling of fullness.

So, you don’t have to give up brown meat for white meat, just eat it in moderation a few times a week. Alternatively, if you want to maximize the nutritional benefits, you can cook chicken with vegetables like mushrooms or use both brown and white meat in soup.

If you have heart disease, you should consult your doctor about eating chicken.

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