Composition of broth from chicken.
In chicken broth, there is a protein that is very necessary for the human body. In chicken, protein contains much more than lean pork or beef.
By the number of polyunsaturated fatty acids , which are easily absorbed by the human body, chicken meat is the leader. Chicken broth is a very good preventative against such diseases as hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke.
A sick person, using chicken broth, receives a large dose of vitamins for his weakened organism. Chicken meat includes a huge amount of B vitamins , which affect the metabolic processes of the human body. They are actively involved in the process of regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism. B vitamins help normalize the central nervous system, take part in hematopoiesis, increase the resistance of the human body to negative environmental effects.
Also in chicken broth contains a large amount of easily digestible iron , which makes the broth very useful. Chicken broth also includes calcium, copper, magnesium, selenium . Broth promotes the liquefaction of blood with a high level of hemoglobin.
Healing properties of the broth.
With catarrhal and viral diseases, fresh broth chicken broth cooked at home will improve well. Amino acid cysteine, which is part of the broth, promotes the liquefaction of sputum much more effective than drugs that have side effects. The beneficial combination of hot broth, fatty substances, added spicy seasonings in broth, very well affects the respiratory tract. During epidemics of viral and catarrhal diseases, it is possible to add a little grated garlic to chicken broth for greater efficiency. The benefits of garlic in the period of epidemics are known for a long time, as it has antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal properties.
The use of broth from chicken is also important in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract . Extractive substances that are in chicken broth, very effectively affect the "lazy stomach", forcing it to work hard. Fiber of chicken meat attracts excess acid of gastric juice, which is present in patients with gastritis, and helps with ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
With diseases of the cardiovascular system , the use of chicken broth is also important. Substances that are part of the fresh broth, significantly reduce the level of cholesterol and contribute to the normalization of the heartbeat. Even in chicken broth there are special substances - peptides, which contribute to the restoration of the heart muscle.
Many housewives reasonably believe that in order to cook a particularly useful chicken broth, in addition to chicken meat, there is still a need for onions, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips, parsley, stalks of celery, and absolutely do not put salt. Perhaps, thanks to all these ingredients, freshly cooked chicken broth is becoming extremely useful.