The great thing about Chicken and Turkey is that they are truly nutritious, plus they taste great and are a main ingredient in literally thousands of recipes.
B Vitamins
Maintaining adequate B-vitamin levels can have a profound impact on how we look, feel and perform. These hardworking vitamins build healthy red blood cells, and are essential components in energy production and the normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles & heart. Maintaining adequate levels of B vitamins can also help with the digestion of carbohydrates and help stabilize appetite
The following breaks down the key B-vitamins found in poultry, outlining their food sources and benefits to overall nutrition:
B12 – Essential for the normal functioning of the brain and central nervous system.
Recommended Daily Intake – 2.4 mcg
Dietary sources of this vitamin are foods of animal origin, including poultry as a good source of vitamin B12.
B6 – Important in protein metabolism. Necessary for proper function of the nervous and immune systems, red blood cell formation and hormone synthesis.
Recommended Daily Intake – 1.3 – 1.7 mg per day
Dietary sources of this vitamin are organ meats, bananas, legumes, egg yolks and whole grains.
Niacin - Niacin is present in all cells in the body helps convert food into energy; involved in fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. Aids in nervous system function.
Recommended Daily Intake – 14 – 16 mg per day, for woman and men, respectively
Dietary sources of Niacin include poultry, meat, whole grain cereals and dairy products.
