Meat is the flesh of an animal, typically a mammal or bird, eaten as food. Meat is also valued as a complete protein food containing all the amino acids necessary for the human body. A market survey conducted by this reporter also showed that the prices of meat have soared against the price it used to be

A kilogram of meat (beef) sold for N3,000 before is now N4,000.

At the AMAC market, Lugbe in Abuja, Baba Aisha, a meat seller, said “The prices of cow have gone up. Our customers are complaining that meat is costly now. And we, the meat sellers, complain about not seeing cows to buy. If you eventually see sef, it is very costly. So it is not our fault.”

Why you should consume fresh chicken

• Rich in protein: It’s a great source of lean, low-fat protein that contributes to muscle growth and development.
• Good for the heart: Eating chicken breast suppresses and controls a body’s homocysteine amino acid levels which, if too high, can lead to cardiovascular disease.
• Copious quantity of phosphorus: Chicken meat is rich in phosphorus, an essential mineral that supports your teeth and bones, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system function.
• An abundance of selenium: Provides this essential mineral involved in metabolic performance.
• Boosts metabolism: Vitamin B6 (or B-complex vitamins) in chicken will keep blood vessels healthy, energy levels high, and metabolism burning away calories so you can manage a healthy weight.
• Rich in Niacin: Another B-vitamin, niacin, helps guard against cancer and other forms of genetic (DNA) damage.
• Natural anti-depressant: If you’re feeling depressed, eating some chicken will increase the serotonin amino acid levels in your brain, enhancing your mood, blasting stress, and lulling you to sleep.
• Promotes eye health: Chicken is an excellent source of retinol, alpha and beta-carotene, and lycopene. All these are vital for healthy eyesight.
• Low-fat content: Chicken is lean meat that contains little fat and this may protect the body from some cardiovascular conditions