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as one cup of dark meat contains more than
twice as much saturated fat (3.4 grams) as white
meat (1.4 grams). The skin of chicken tends to
be particularly fatty, but skin can be removed at
home or individuals can buy skinless chicken
breasts at the grocery store.
Chicken supports muscle growth. A 2024
study published in the journal Physiological Re-
ports found that combining resistance training
with white meat chicken intake increased max-
imal muscle strength in elderly women. But it’s
not just senior women whose muscles benefit
from white meat chicken consumption, as the
protein found in chicken has long been touted
by bodybuilders as useful in helping to grow
Why it Could Pay to Include More and repair muscles.
Chicken is a heart-healthy option. White
Chicken in Your Diet meat chicken is low in cholesterol and saturat-
ed fat, making it a heart-healthy entree option.

Many people aspire to consume a diet that’s tree. Though it’s always necessary to consider The American Heart Association notes that red
as healthy as possible. There’s many ways to specific cuts when comparing meats, a sin- meats such as lamb, pork and beef have more
achieve such a goal, and finding a way to con- gle 100-gram (roughly 3.5-ounce) serving of saturated fat than skinless chicken, making these
sume more chicken and less red meat could be a chicken breast contains about 106 calories and less heart-healthy options. While the occasional
pathway to healthier eating. 23 grams of protein, according to data from serving of red meat likely won’t do much harm
Many foods pack a nutritious punch, but the United States Department of Agriculture. to most people, those aspiring to eat a healthi-
few main course options may be as beneficial By comparison, the same size serving of sir- er diet, and particularly one that is more heart-
as chicken. Anyone looking to turn over a more loin steak contains roughly 131 calories and 22 healthy, are better off consuming white meat
nutritious leaf at mealtime can consider the fol- grams of protein, while ground beef is higher in chicken than red meat.
lowing ways chicken benefits the body as they calories (185) and lower in protein (18 grams). Chicken is known as a versatile food, and
ponder ways to alter their diet. Chicken is a low-fat option. The fat content that versatility extends to the wide array of nu-
Chicken is a high-protein, low-calorie en- of chicken varies depending on the type of meat, tritional benefits white meat offers.

eral of Texas, reports various ways to recognize forms, and cold calls. Never donate to charities
scams, and that spotting these tactics can help you have not verified as legitimate.
people avoid being taken advantage of. Cryptocurrency investment fraud: Scam-
Someone contacts you. When a party con- mers convince victims to deposit more and
tacts you first, you can’t be certain of their legit- more money into financial investments using
imacy. Also, email addresses and caller ID can cryptocurrency. These investments are fake and
be faked. all the money is under control and stolen by
Easy money is offered. Many scammers overseas criminal actors, says the FBI.
dangle a promise of some sort of financial gain, Bogus debts: You may receive a message or
whether it’s a prize or an easy loan. These are threatening correspondence that demands pay-
Watch Out for Scams usually too good to be true. ment on a debt that you haven’t heard of. These

Personal information is requested. Be on scams work because some people are scared and
The digital era has its benefits. People from alert any time someone asks for personal infor- take the bait. Legitimate creditors will produce
all over are able to connect almost instanta- mation, whether it’s a bank account number or proof of an actual debt.
neously. Computers have made fast work of other identifying information. You could be- Home repair scams: Unsolicited companies
many tasks that once took hours or days to com- come a victim of identity theft. may offer a “limited-time deal” and rope you
plete. Information or even funds can be shared A request for money up front. If someone into having a job done with “materials left over
at the click of a button. But for all of the benefits requests money to pay off a debt or to receive a from another job.” Be very cautious in these sce-
technology has provided, there is a darker side prize, it is likely a scammer. narios, as they may take money and run.
to the connectivity of the modern world. What There are many types of scams, and the fol- Emergency scams: These are sometimes
has become easier for the general public also lowing are some prominent ones. called Grandparent Scams because they often
has become easier from those looking to take Counterfeit merchandise: A scammer can target the elderly. A criminal may claim to be
advantage of others. replicate the look of a legitimate retailer’s web- a friend or family member in dire need and re-
Scams and internet crimes are now com- site. Purchasing items online through a link may quest money. Some scammers sound like the
monplace. The Federal Bureau of Investigation lead you to a counterfeit site selling merchandise person a senior knows thanks to technology
reported that a record $16.6 billion in losses that is not legitimate and/or will not even arrive. that enables them to do so.
due to scams were reported to them in 2024. Charity and disaster fraud: Charity fraud Scams are a continuous problem and every-
The Pew Research Center indicates 73 percent scams typically emerge in the wake of a natural one needs to be on their guard. Safeguard your
of adults in the United States have experienced disaster or another sudden, tragic event. Scam- personal information and avoid paying out any
some kind of online scam or attack. mers may target generous individuals through money without first conducting thorough re-
The office of Ken Paxton, the Attorney Gen- email, social media posts, crowdfunding plat- search.