white meat

It’s a new year, and for many of us, that means new year’s resolutions! And topping the list nearly all of the time is the desire to be healthier - we want to move more and we want to eat better. Undisputed is the fact that protein is essential for good health, and that animal protein particularly provides all the essential amino acids we need, so how do we continue to incorporate this all-important macronutrient in our diet while making healthier choices? 

We’re a nation that loves meat and quite honestly, what’s not to love. We’re said to consume around 2.9 million tons of poultry, beef and pork per annum. So yes, it’s fair to say we’re meat lovers. But have you ever wondered what the main difference is between red and white meat and why we’re encouraged to eat more of one than the other?

You’re not alone in your musings.

A favourite for many of us thanks to its high protein content and lower saturated fat levels, the humble chicken is said to overtake pork as the world’s most consumed meat by 2023 – and it’s easy to see why, especially when you read about restaurants like Cocotte in Sea Point who specialise in French-inspired rotisserie chicken or Roast & Co who pioneered the mono menu movement and provide a wholesome chicken dining experience. So, in honour of this delicious and much loved white meat, here are 5 fun facts about our favourite poultry.