Miss H’Hen Niê has shared that she used to weigh 68kg and implemented a weight loss regimen. In her weight loss journey, H’Hen Niê followed a diet of chicken breast and received advice from her trainer to eat lots of cabbage soup, various types of nuts, especially 1.5 kg of boiled chicken meat and a ripe banana every day.
Why is chicken breast recommended in many people’s diets?
Chicken breast is white meat that scientists recommend as a healthier choice, containing less cholesterol compared to red or dark meats. Chicken breast has a high protein content, low fat content, and no carbohydrates.
A protein-rich diet helps burn energy through digestion and metabolism. Protein also helps you stay full for longer and limits snacking and consumption of unhealthy foods.
Eating chicken breast makes you feel full faster, so including chicken breast in your menu helps you consume fewer calories compared to other foods. This is why many trainers advise their students to eat chicken breast when trying to lose weight. Moreover, chicken breast is a common and more affordable meat option compared to others. Some people follow a diet that consists mostly of chicken breast, consuming up to a whole chicken breast every day in order to reduce the consumption of other foods and avoid snacking.
Notes when eating chicken breast for weight loss
You can buy chicken breast at supermarkets or local markets. However, make sure to choose clean chicken to avoid antibiotics. If using fresh chicken, when taking the chicken breast, only choose the white meat and remove the skin, as the skin can contribute to weight gain.
Keep the cooking of chicken breast simple, avoid using too many seasonings or marinades. The healthiest way to eat chicken breast is to boil it and lightly season it with salt. You can also make shredded chicken breast to have a varied diet, but when making shredded chicken, avoid using too many seasonings.
Consuming a large amount of chicken breast every day is only suitable for fast weight loss programs, as eating too much frequently can strain your digestive system.
Limit the use of oils and fats when cooking chicken breast. It’s better to balance chicken breast with other types of food and alternate them. Compared to other meat options, chicken breast is considered a healthier choice and is popular among many Westerners. However, in Vietnamese cuisine, chicken breast is not as favored. In pho restaurants, the pho with chicken breast is considered the cheapest among the meat options. But for scientists, chicken breast is a much healthier meat option compared to chicken thighs, wings, beef, or pork.