by Marshaneil Soumi D’ Rozario | 19th June, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a fear in each one of us and has made us reconsider the lifestyle we lead and the food we consume. The growing concern is whether it is safe to have chicken. Well, it is considered safe to have chicken and there is no connection between the consumption of the cooked meat of any animal or bird, and catching the infection. Boosting immunity is the need of the hour and one of the best medicines is to eat protein-rich foods that have high nutritional value. Plant sources like soya, milk & milk products, beans and peanuts and animal sources such as eggs, fish, chicken and meat are good sources of protein. Mr. R Pitchiah, Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Malar Hospital talks extensively about the benefits of chicken consumption.
Animal foods contain all the essential amino acids (EAA) thereby improving their biological and nutritional value of protein. These EAA are needed to synthesize new protein molecules. Whereas proteins from plant source do not contain all the EAA but in combination with certain foods (such as cereals), they can be considered as a complete protein source.
The WHO however advises against eating “raw or undercooked animal products”. It says, “National food safety authorities are seeking more information on the potential for persistence of SARS-CoV-2 on foods traded internationally as well as the potential role of food in the transmission of the virus. As a general rule, the consumption of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, raw milk or raw animal organs should be handled with care to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods.”
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