Chicken Curry in a Hurry and a special #ChickenDotCa Announcement

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Eating Chicken

1. Great source of protein:  Protein functions as a building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. They're also building blocks for enzymes, hormones, and vitamins.


2. Strong bones and teeth: Chicken is a great source of phosphorus which is an essential mineral for maintaining healthy bones & teeth, improving digestion, energy and alertness, regulating hormones, as well as improving mental function while helping with protein production in the body.


3. Mood enhancer:  Chicken is an awesome source of tryptophan! Tryptophan achieves its effects by way of serotonin, one of the key brain chemicals involved in regulating mood. Among other functions, serotonin promotes feelings of calmness and relaxation. A lack of serotonin is associated with depression.


4. Boost your metabolism:  Vitamin B6 (or B-complex vitamins) encourage enzymes and metabolic cellular reactions (or a process known as Methylation), which means eating this bird will keep blood vessels healthy, energy levels high, and metabolism burning calories so you can manage a healthy weight and activity level.  selenium, an essential mineral involved in metabolic performance—in other words thyroid, hormone, metabolism, and immune function.


5. Loads of Niacin:  Chicken also happens to be rich in niacin, one particular B-vitamin that has been shown to protect against cancer and other forms of genetic (DNA) damage.

• Fat was reduced to 20% of calories


• Protein was increased to 30% of calories


• Carbs made up 50% of diet

• Were more satisfied


• Less hungry


• Lost weight

• Enhanced weight loss


• Improved blood fat levels

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Recipe of Choice: Chicken Curry in a Hurry

• 2 cups (500 mL) boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), cooked, chopped


• 2 tbsp (30 mL) [highlight]coconut oil[/highlight]


• 1 cup (250 mL) onion(s), diced


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin, ground


• 2 tbsp (30 mL) curry powder


• [highlight]2 tbsp (30 mL) David's Blackening Rub[/highlight]


• 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) cayenne pepper


• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt


• 3 tbsp (45 mL) [highlight]coconut flour[/highlight]


• 3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium chicken broth


• 1 cup (250 mL) butternut squash, peeled, diced


• 1 cup (250 mL) [highlight]broccoli, chopped up[/highlight]


• 1 red pepper(s), diced


• 1/2 cup (125 mL) parsley, fresh, minced


• 1 cup (250 mL) [highlight]quiona, dry[/highlight]

Full directions for preparation and cooking visit here.

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