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Is it okay if i prefer to eat dark meat like the drumstick or thigh? i heard it's healthier to eat white meat without the skin.

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Dark meat: Has more oils and calories.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Relax and enjoy: Dark meat and skin contain more fat that white meat. However what you eat on Thanksgiving once a year can't harm you. Enjoy yourself. I personally think the drumstick and skin have the best taste. The evidence seems to suggest that vegetarians and vegans have less health problems and live longer. I think the Mediterranean Diet is the most practical compromise for those not wanting to go vegetarian

Answered 12/11/2015

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