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Turkey Is Nutritious All Year Long Aside from the occasional sandwich, many people think turkey is solely for the Thanksgiving dinner table. However, turkey is much more than a holiday centerpiece. Anyone concerned about healthy eating would be wise to learn more about the health benefits of turkey & find ways to include it in their diets throughout the year. Turkey is low in fat & high in protein, making it an important source of nutrition. One piece of turkey breast without the skin measures up at 160 calories, four grams of fat & a whopping 30 grams of protein, according to the USDA Nutrient Data Lab. Dark meat & turkey legs are higher in calories but boast similar amounts of protein. The average portion of turkey is 100 grams, or 3.5 ounces of meat. This is about the size & thickness of a deck of cards. A single serving of turkey can provide around 65% of the recommended daily intake of protein. Turkey is more than just a low fat source of protein. The meat is rich in niacin (B3), which may help increase HDL cholesterol, widely known as the “good” form of cholesterol. Niacin, in addition to helping balance cholesterol levels, can lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease by reducing atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries. The resource Healthline also says niacin may help reduce inflammation & symptoms of arthritis. Turkey also is rich in vitamins B6 & B12. B6 helps keep red blood cells healthy & reduce fatigue, while B12 can decrease levels of homocysteine that can contribute to cognitive decline. Turkey is also a good source of selenium, which helps to keep hair & nails healthy while serving as an immune system booster that protects against damage to cells & tissues. Turkey is lower in calories & fat and higher in protein than chicken. Those who routinely consume chicken as part of a healthy diet can substitute it for turkey for even greater nutritional benefits. Turkey also is versatile, as it can be baked, boiled, stir-fried, grilled, ground, chopped for salads, & sliced for sandwiches. Turkey can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Home chefs often find they can substitute turkey for any meat in a recipe with good results.
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Thanksgiving Fun Facts The first Thanksgiving celebration took place in the fall of 1621 in Plymouth Colony between European settlers and the Wampanoag Indians and it lasted three days. Talk about a food coma. According to the National Turkey Federation, 88% of Americans have turkey on Thanksgiving. Filling America’s appetite for turkeys is a tall task. Last year there were 254 million raised in the U.S., which is up 2% from the previous year. The most popular state for raising turkeys was Minnesota, which raised 46 million turkeys. The average turkey purchased for Thanksgiving weighs 16 lbs. (7 kilograms), the National Turkey Federation says. White meat makes up 70% of turkeys, while dark meat makes up the other 30%. Turkey was the first meal enjoyed by Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin when they were on the moon - a perfect turkey tidbit to impress holiday dinner guests. It’s hard to imagine the turkey as the official bird of the U.S., but if Ben Franklin had had his way, it could have been. In a letter to his daughter, Franklin referred to the turkey saying, “I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country! The turkey is a much more respectable bird, & withal a true original native of America.” All facts are from the United States Census Bureau & the National Turkey Federation.
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