Unexpected Christmas surprise gift 😱😱❤️❤️

My wife surprised me with a Christmas gift during a snack break.

Thank you for bringing it, it was delicious as a substitute for dinner with the staff.

Eating while smiling makes me feel reassured~^^

Even though she usually nags a lot, it's still my wife who takes care of my husband.

Since there's nothing outside, my restless heart gradually eases.

(You say I'm weak because I eat like this? 😱😱)

 

A truly unexpected and even more precious Christmas gift

I think it will stay in my memory~^^

 

🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗

Then~~~chicken that people around the world enjoy and love ❤️❤️

I believe there is a reason why we enjoy and love it.

We looked at five reasons why chicken is good for your health^^

 

◆ Why do you feel sleepy after eating chicken

 

Chicken meat is rich in essential amino acids that cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained through food. In particular, tryptophan helps overcome insomnia by increasing the synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin (National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science data). When serotonin, known as the "happiness hormone" that regulates human mood, is deficient, depression can occur.

 

Serotonin circulates throughout the body via the bloodstream, transmitting various chemical signals to cells, helping to stabilize the mind and induce sleep. In the case of someone who slept soundly after eating chicken for dinner, it appears they experienced this serotonin effect. Chicken also promotes the activity of neurotransmitters, which helps reduce stress in daily life.

 

◆ Reasons to reduce cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases

 

Chicken is considered a food rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins among meats. It is composed of thin, tender muscle fibers, making it a very good source of protein that is easily digestible and absorbable even for the elderly and children.

 

In particular, the main fatty acids in chicken are palmitic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid. Linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that reduces blood cholesterol levels and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. Chicken contains less saturated fat, which is one of the risk factors for heart disease, making it beneficial for preventing obesity and colon cancer. However, cooking by boiling rather than frying can enhance these health benefits.

 

◆ Reasons why chicken is good for diabetes prevention

 

Eating chicken about once a week can help reduce insulin resistance and prevent diabetes. When insulin resistance occurs, the body cannot use insulin efficiently, leading to high blood sugar levels and the development of diabetes. In particular, it is recommended to consume chicken once a week while keeping the proportion of calories obtained from carbohydrates in the total daily intake below 65%.

 

Professor Ju Nam-seok and his team from the Department of Family Medicine at Ajou University Hospital conducted a study on the chicken consumption levels of men and women over 50. The results showed that men who eat chicken weekly had a lower insulin resistance index compared to those who consume chicken once a month or rarely eat it. It was analyzed that a dipeptide component containing histidine, an amino acid that makes up protein, reduces insulin resistance.

 

◆ Why I look for chicken breast while doing strength training

 

People who do muscle-building exercises often eat chicken breast meat. Although it tastes less than thigh meat, it is the part of chicken with the most nutrients among various parts. Looking at the composition of chicken meat by part (per 100g), the protein content of skinless breast meat is 22.97g, which is higher than that of thigh meat (19.41g) (National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science data).

 

Chicken breast contains more essential amino acids (11.145mg) and niacin (10.82mg), which is a type of vitamin B complex, than other parts. The total saturated fat content is only 0.36g. The reason for eating chicken breast while dieting is that it has fewer ingredients that easily cause weight gain, while maintaining muscle strength and being rich in beneficial nutrients for the body.

 

◆ The problem is excessive frying and seasoning.. "Enjoy with green onions"

 

Chicken helps with cell tissue formation, prevents various diseases, and even reduces stress, but the cooking process can be problematic. Carcinogens can be produced during frying, and excessive sweet and salty seasonings can overshadow the benefits of chicken.

 

Cancer patients should also eat meat. To help cancer patients with weakened immune systems recover quickly, it is necessary to consume high-quality protein, and skinless chicken is helpful. It is better to use boiling or poaching methods rather than frying (National Cancer Center data). Even for the general public, eating fried foods late at night is bad for health. It is better to eat chicken by boiling it early in the evening.

 

When eating chicken, pairing it with garlic and green onions helps with the absorption of vitamin B and the allicin effect. Allicin, the pungent component of garlic, inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria through antimicrobial and sterilizing actions. B vitamins such as B1, B2, and niacin induce the activation of various enzymes necessary for energy metabolism in the body, promoting metabolism and strengthening immunity.