Lean protein
For the past few weeks we have been considering different aspect of the poultry health management in ensuring sustainable health and productivity of the flock. Now the Christmas season is here and maybe your customers are asking what “why buy poultry meat and not beef?” let us highlight some benefits the poultry meat offer to the body over beef.
poultry meat is better recommended because it is a popular source of lean protein worldwide. Lean protein refers to a class of protein that contains relatively low amount of fats and calories. Among the different types of protein,, lean protea is unique for it ability to provide high quality of protein with minimal saturated fat, thus, enhances healthier lifestyle. Lean protein is excellent for –
- Building and repair of body muscles
- Enhances body metabolism which facilitates burning-off of colonies to support maintaining healthier body weight.
- Support the production of hormones like insulin which regulates the body’s sugar level
- Supports the formation of hemoglobin for oxygen transportation round the body.
- Delivering essential amino acids without excessive saturated fats and calories
- Reduces the risk of heart disease
Benefits of eating poultry meat over beef meat
Though both poultry meat and beef are sources of protein to the body, poultry meat gives lean protein to the body. Lean protein offers the body certain benefits that carters for the welfare of the human person beyond having balanced dietary. Some of the unique benefits of consuming poultry meat include –
- Poultry meat gives lean protein which helps to reduce bad cholesterol level in the body, consequently reduce the risk of heart diseases and attack
- The lean protein supplied to the body from poultry meat is low in calories, thus, the process of weight management for individuals becomes more effective without deficiency in needed calories
- Lean protein is rich in certain nutrients that support cardiovascular health, thereby, making the consumption of poultry meat a better option for the heart health.
- Poultry meat contains trypotophan an amino acid that promote the production of serotonin a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and sleep, thus support mental well-being.
- Poultry meat is relative rly more affordable than beef, thus, making it a more cost-effective source of protein.
- Lean protein from poultry meat maintains acid-base balance in the blood
- Lean protein when paired with calcium and vitamin D helps to strengthen the bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Conclusion –
While eating beef and poultry meat primarily is to supply the body with needed protein for a balanced diet, eating poultry meat which gives lean protein offers more distinct benefits for the heart health, mental health, producing immune cells and overall well-being of the body.
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Read more on previous topics relating to poultry healthcare
https://poultrygist.com.ng/2024/12/poultry-farm-management-during-harmattan/–https://poultrygist.com.ng/2024/11/zoonotic-poultry-diseases/https://poultrygist.com.ng/2024/11/poultry-nutritional-disease/
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