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This time of year you start to hear a lot of talk about turkey. What kind of turkey is the best, what's the best way to cook turkey, do I have a big enough turkey to food my guests, etc. The list goes on and on.
Unfortunately, you don't hear a whole lot of talk about the health benefits of eating turkey. It turns out there are several.
Nutritious and Delicious. With the skin off, turkey is low in fat, about 1 gram per ounce of meat. In addition, a five-ounce serving provides almost half of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid. Turkey meat is also high in B-vitamins, zinc and potassium, all of which have been proven to keep blood cholesterol down, protect against birth defects, cancer and heart disease, aid in nerve function and growth, boost the immune system, regulate blood pressure, and assist in healing processes.
Get into an L-tryptophan-tastic Mood. Did you know that eating turkey can improve you mood and calm you down? Among other nutrients, turkey is rich in an amino acid called L-tryptophan, which the body turns into the neurotransmitter chemical serotonin. Serotonin can improve mood and foster a sense of well-being. And yes, it makes some people sleepy, hence the need for so many Thanksgiving celebrants to take a nap after dinner.
Organically Correct. Protein from organic turkey will help in maintaining optimum testosterone levels in men, while the hormones used in industrial turkey might increase estrogen production and lower testosterone levels.
Unfortunately, you don't hear a whole lot of talk about the health benefits of eating turkey. It turns out there are several.
Nutritious and Delicious. With the skin off, turkey is low in fat, about 1 gram per ounce of meat. In addition, a five-ounce serving provides almost half of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid. Turkey meat is also high in B-vitamins, zinc and potassium, all of which have been proven to keep blood cholesterol down, protect against birth defects, cancer and heart disease, aid in nerve function and growth, boost the immune system, regulate blood pressure, and assist in healing processes.
Get into an L-tryptophan-tastic Mood. Did you know that eating turkey can improve you mood and calm you down? Among other nutrients, turkey is rich in an amino acid called L-tryptophan, which the body turns into the neurotransmitter chemical serotonin. Serotonin can improve mood and foster a sense of well-being. And yes, it makes some people sleepy, hence the need for so many Thanksgiving celebrants to take a nap after dinner.
Organically Correct. Protein from organic turkey will help in maintaining optimum testosterone levels in men, while the hormones used in industrial turkey might increase estrogen production and lower testosterone levels.
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