Turkey meat ranks among the healthiest types of meat. It is no coincidence that it is consumed particularly intensively as part of the menu of people who do sports.
Turkey is a traditional symbol of American and Mexican cultures and is commonly associated with the famous Thanksgiving Day. Later on, however, turkey meat became famous all over the world and today its biggest consumers are Great Britain, the United States, Canada, Italy, France, Israel and the Netherlands.
What is the composition of turkey meat?
Turkey meat is rich in B vitamins, protein and minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium and phosphorus. The minerals in its composition give it strong antioxidant properties and act as powerful immune stimulants.
Nutritional values in 100 g of turkey meat include 136 kcal, 3 g of unsaturated fat, 0 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of protein.
The vitamins in turkey meat reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some of them prevent the development of cancer and regulate blood sugar levels.
Selenium in turkey meat has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Turkey also has a high protein content, making it a preferred choice in healthy menus of those who workout. Protein boosts feelings of satiety, builds muscle mass and stabilizes insulin levels after a meal.
Turkey meat is preferred in diets, because of the low amount of fat and calories compared to other types of meat.
Check out some ideas for preparing turkey:
- turkey breast;
