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the bird a day or two before cooking
it. Avoid this if you are following a
low-sodium diet.
Low cal, low carb
As a white meat, turkey is seen as
a healthy option, most of the fat is
contained in the skin so without that
it's relatively fat free. However, when
you consider 'the trimmings' involved
at Christmas, what you lose on the
roundabout, you gain on the swings.
If you like to load on the roast
potatoes, like 88% of Brits, parsnips,
pigs-in-blankets and other festive
offerings this is likely to cancel out
the low-cal, low carb benefits of the
bird….
Top 5 health benefits
of turkey
1. Rich in protein- turkey is a lean
meat and a good choice for those
looking to reduce their fat intake.
Nutrition
100g serving of roasted turkey:
2 calories
31g protein
7.4g fat
Nutrients can vary depending on
the cut and the quality of meat
but 100 grammes of roast turkey
contains approximately: 2.4mg
zinc, (aids growth, DNA synthesis,
immune function and protein
production); 17mcg selenium, (a
powerful antioxidant that fights
oxidative stress and helps defend
your body from conditions, such
as heart disease and cancer); 10.1g
vitamin B3 ( also known as niacin,
can help treat many conditions,
has positive effects on blood fat
and blood pressure levels, and
may play a role in Type 1 diabetes,
brain health, and skin cancer
prevention).
The protein found in poultry
supplies all of the nine essential
amino acids we need for growth
and repair.
2. Good source of B vitamins -
turkey contains vitamin B3, B6
and B12 which we need for energy
production, brain function and
the formation of red blood cells.
3. Good source of minerals-rich in
selenium, zinc, phosphorus and
iron, useful to support thyroid
function, immunity, bone health
and energy production. The
darker cuts of meat like the leg
and thigh are richer in certain
minerals, such as iron.
4. Low in fat -poultry meat has very
little fat, most of it is found in and
just below the skin.
5. May support heart health -
turkey's low fat, high protein and
broad micronutrient content are
all reasons why including it in your
diet may be beneficial for your
heart health.
Hot Roast Turkey Sandwich with a Brussels Sprout Aioli Coleslaw.