Thursday, December 24, 2009

Turkey A Healthy Christmas Food



Turkeys are traditionally eaten as the main course of Christmas feasts in much of the world.

Turkey is naturally low in fat without the skin, containing only 1 gram of fat per ounce of flesh.

A 5-ounce of turkey serving provides almost half of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid, and is a good source of B vitamins and minerals like zinc and potassium.

These nutrients have been found to keep blood cholesterol down and heart disease; boost the immune system, and regulate blood pressure.

To make a healthy turkey meal, leave the skin on the turkey before you cook. This helps to preserve the juiciness and tenderness of the bird.

Remove the skin once the turkey is ready to be served.