Benefits of Turkey
During the holidays, turkey is always the major meal course on everyone's mind. In addition to plenty of vegetables on your plate, turkey can be one of your go-to’s this holiday season. In the United States, turkey is a major meat source. Turkey has a lot of nutrients and is generally healthier than red meat. Many people use it as a beef substitute in recipes. It's a wonderful protein source. Protein is used by the body to repair and construct bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, and tissue. Because our bodies cannot store protein, we must ingest it on a daily basis. Turkey is a great method to gain protein as long as you don't consume too much of it. It also contains important vitamins and minerals including magnesium and niacin. Today, we'll talk about the advantages of eating turkey and ways to make your Holiday season healthier.
- Turkey is high in protein, niacin, vitamin B6, and tryptophan, all of which are essential amino acids. It also contains zinc and vitamin B12, in addition to these minerals.
- Roasted turkey with no skin is low in saturated and total fat. It also has fewer calories than chicken, pork, or beef.
- Turkey is a good source of selenium as well which helps prevent cancers such as bladder cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer.
- Turkey is known to have antidepressant qualities. It contains tryptophan, a substance that creates serotonin, a neurotransmitter that might help you feel better.
- Turkey is a food with a low glycemic index (GI). That means it won't create the blood sugar increase that more sugary and carbohydrate-rich foods do. If one has diabetes, incorporating turkey into your diet can help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
- Low-GI foods, such as turkey, can also help your body produce more good HDL cholesterol.
- Turkey is high in selenium, a mineral that boosts your immune system and works as an antioxidant to keep your heart and thyroid in good shape.
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