Skin On or Skinless Chicken: What's Healthier for You?

• Chicken is a popular protein source, low in fat and high in protein, with essential good fats.
• Chicken skin is high in fat, mostly unsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and cholesterol balance.
• Skinless chicken (170g) provides ~280 calories, primarily from protein; with skin, it's ~380 calories, with more fat energy.
• Healthy, active individuals can cook chicken with skin for flavor, then remove it before eating to avoid extra fat.
• Those with weight loss goals, heart issues, diabetes, or high cholesterol should opt for skinless chicken.

Why It Matters: Choose skinless chicken for health issues; healthy individuals can enjoy skin-on for flavor, removing it before eating.