Who practices bodybuilding knows well that chicken is the undisputed king of the main foods in the diet of the certified bodybuilder.
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But is the chicken breast really good or is it better to pay attention to the excesses in its intake?
The calories contained in 100 grams of breast
chicken are really low: 110 Kcal, Of which 0 carbohydrates, 0,8 fat and 23 g of protein; this makes it the main protein source of sports meals.
It is rich in vitamins B, selenium, zinc, iron and phosphorus; also chicken and turkey have a good dose of fundamental amino acids, able to provide a high intake of Lysine, arginine and histidine.
HOW AND WHEN TO CONSUME CHICKEN?
If we all know that chicken should always be eaten well cooked and NEVER raw, not everyone knows this it should not be washed before being cooked!
This practice is unnecessary and can be harmful because it exposes the chicken to contamination.
One element that is underestimated when it comes to nutrition and sport is the timing of taking a certain food.
What is the best time to eat chicken for a sporting performance? 2 or 3 hours before the start of training you can afford a "regular" meal; in this case the chicken proteins help to balance the nutrients for sports practice.
After training, chicken proteins and carbohydrates help build muscle, so don't be surprised if you see guys in the gym with their bowl of rice and chicken,
It may seem strange, but it is actually a healthy habit!
HOMEMADE OR COMMERCIAL BREEDING?
It is widely believed that home-raised chicken meat is healthier than commercial meat.
The fundamental difference must be made between conscious production e spannometric production: in the first case the breeders respect the sanitary and veterinary rules and feed the animals correctly.
In the second case, not all veterinary checks are carried out, there is no scrupulous control of the feeding of chickens, nor of the living conditions of the same and can, therefore, increase the risks for animals and, consequently, for men .
Fortunately, in Italy production is almost entirely aware and controlled.
CHICKEN AND HORMONES
It is often said that poultry meat is subject to the use of hormones and estrogen; this practice in Italy is illegal as well as very expensive and rigorous checks show us that we can rest assured!
Also remember that testosterone, in order to be bioactive, is not taken orally, but by injection.
CHICKEN AND ANTIBIOTICS
Another common belief is that chicken is full of antibiotics.
The use of the latter is allowed, but only for non-precautionary curative use! The chickens to which it is administered must wait for a specific period of time before they can reach the market, so that the antibiotic is no longer active.
The use of drugs on chickens in Italy has been reduced by 20%.
IN CONCLUSION…
Poultry meat is one of the most consumed foods in the world, thanks to its various properties nutritional products that make it ideal for everyone and especially for those who play competitive and non-competitive sports.
The credit goes to a very controlled supply chain, which makes use of modern technologies to improve the life of animals and which guarantees the consumer a product that is always healthy, safe and tasty.
Are you a chicken addict? How much do you eat and at what times of the day?
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