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Everyone's goal should be to take in all the essential nutrients needed every day without taking in excess fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, sodium and calories. The best way to accomplish this goal is by eating a variety of foods in moderate portion sizes, balancing leaner, healthier choices with an occasional treat or indulgence. Lean cuts of poultry lead the pack in a balanced diet that focuses on healthy, low fat proteins. Zero CarbohydratesIt doesn't get any simpler than this. Chicken and turkey are carbohydrate-free foods, before you add other ingredients to dress them up. Poultry is also lower in fat and calories than most protein sources. Poultry allows you to have a tasty and filling meal while staying within your daily tally of carbohydrates. Less FatFat helps circulate the fat-soluble vitamins, support cell walls, and store energy in your body. A healthy course of action is to reduce—not eliminate—fat in your diet. Skinless chicken breast has less fat content than many other types of meat. In fact, chicken is lower in saturated fat than sirloin steak, pot roast, hamburger (even 90 percent lean), beef tenderloin, pork chops, and ham. Lean ProteinProtein is used by our bodies to grow and repair cells, organs, skin, blood and to digest food. Luckily, chicken and turkey are both excellent sources of lean protein. Three 3-ounce portions of chicken breast will fulfill your full day's worth of protein requirements. Gluten-FreeMany PERDUE® products are gluten-free. To view our current list of these products, click here. The Whole is Greater...With no carbohydrates, less fat, and plenty of lean protein, chicken and turkey are nutritious and delicious staples of a healthy diet. |
    
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