Chicken liver is a by-product known and loved by many people. It is a full-fledged source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. In addition, this product has many different ways of cooking, so the chicken liver is not only useful, but also delicious.
Benefits and harm of chicken liver
Chicken liver is useful and indispensable in case of lack of vitamin B2, even when eating dishes from it only once or twice a month, the level of B2 in the body will fully recover. This is important, since vitamin B2 helps to produce hemoglobin faster and to absorb iron better. The liver of the chicken is rich in iodine and selenium , which matters if there are problems with the thyroid gland.
Chicken liver is an excellent dietary product, because it contains copper and iron in a biologically active form, so that the food is easily digested. It contains a large amount of minerals and vitamins, while the fat level is only about 4-6%.
Let's consider in detail the composition of the chicken liver:
- the caloric content depends entirely on the method of preparation: 100 g of raw chicken liver contains 119 kcal, and fried - 172 kcal. For those who sit on a diet, cook chicken liver is better in olive oil, then the calorie content will be lower;
- protein - 24 g per 100 g of product, this is about half the daily value of amino acids for a person;
- water - 70 g;
- fats - 6 g;
- carbohydrates - only 1.5 g;
- vitamins: 100 g contains half the daily value of vitamin C, which strengthens and stimulates the immune system, almost two daily norms of vitamin A, necessary for eye and bone health, choline, vitamin E, PP, as well as a wide range of B vitamins;
- microelements - potassium (290 mg), phosphorus (270 mg), sulfur (205 mg), sodium (90 mg), magnesium (24 mg), iron (17 mg), calcium (15 mg), zinc (6.5 mg), copper (385 μg), molybdenum (60 μg), selenium (55 μg), as well as chromium, cobalt, manganese.
Despite its excellent taste properties and rich biochemical composition, the chicken liver can do harm instead of good.
Therefore, it is recommended to take into account contraindications to the use of chicken liver in the following situations:
- with ulcers and kidney pathologies;
- in diseases of the pancreas (pancreatitis);
- with elevated cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
In order to get the maximum benefit from the chicken liver, when buying, you should pay close attention to the way it looks. The purchased liver should be of a dark brown color, have a smooth surface with a glossy sheen, without veins and clots on the surface. Only such a liver is fresh and suitable for cooking.
Chicken liver with losing weight
For those who follow their shape, controls the diet and calorie intake, the chicken liver is a useful product, since it serves as a source of essential amino acids. It includes essential proteins for our body, such as lysine, tryptophan and methionine.
With low-calorie diets, chicken liver dishes, especially cooked, baked and stewed, serve as an excellent lunch, because its energy value is significantly lower than other meat products, only about 137 kcal. In combination with vegetables and whole grains, these dishes will become a full-fledged source of all the elements necessary for the body.
Useful dishes from the chicken liver to all who are actively involved in sports, as they allow you to quickly restore strength and regulate the body's mineral balance. When observing a low-carb diet, it is recommended to include in the diet dishes from chicken liver 1-2 times a week.