With Christmas just two days away, menu planning becomes a dilemma between chicken, capon, turkey or guinea fowl.
Although these birds may look similar, they differ in their unique flavors and nutritional benefits. If you haven’t yet decided which poultry to include on your menu, this article is for you!
The nutritional benefits of poultry
It’s essential to know that all poultry is rich in protein! Poultry is a source of lean protein, essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
Our advice: Opt for lean cuts and avoid the skin to reduce the fat content!
As well as being rich in protein, poultry is also a source of B vitamins, including niacin, thiamine, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. These vitamins are crucial for energy metabolism and nerve health!
When it comes to minerals, poultry offers zinc, iron and phosphorus, promoting bone formation and contributing to a healthy immune system. Selenium, an antioxidant found in poultry, supports cellular health!
Good to know: To reduce fat content, remove the skin from poultry before cooking, and opt for healthy cooking methods such as baking, steaming or grilling.
Turkey, a holiday staple!
For Christmas, opt for turkey!
In fact, turkey is the leanest of all poultry, with just 3% fat and 115 kcal per 100 g. What’s more, its subtle flavor makes it a great option for young children.
If turkey doesn’t appeal to you, guinea fowl is an excellent alternative, being the second lowest-fat poultry with only 6 grams of fat per 100 grams of meat!
If you prefer capon, it’s more tender, but also fatter! Capon contains between 17 and 18% fat and around 250 kcal per 100 g!
However, if you want to avoid excess, you also need to be careful with sauces and poultry accompaniments!
Even if turkey is the slimming ally of the holidays, don’t forget that all poultry has many benefits!