Hey there, viewers!
What kind of meat is your favorite?
The way you’ve been scarfing down those burgers, my first guess would be beef.
But people are full of surprises.
Let’s turn our attention towards another meat for a second…
Turkey!
We normally associate turkey with a giant stuffed holiday bird.
But you can eat it on occasions other than Thanksgiving, you know.
Are they a great source of Vitamins?
How about minerals?
Wait, can turkey really reduce signs of aging?
Let’s run through 7 Benefits Eating Turkey Has On Your Body.
Protein Boost
Turkey is one of the richest sources of protein.
In fact, when you type “foods with the most protein” into Google, turkey usually makes
the top 20.
Protein is a crucial tool for your body.
You need it in order to build and maintain things like muscles, bones, skin, eyes, cartilage
and blood.
Protein gives structure to your cells, and helps to transport nutrients throughout the
body.
The average female is recommended 46 grams of protein per day, while the average male
is suggested 56.
The more you follow these guidelines, the safer you’ll be.
When it comes to turkey, this meat certainly isn’t shy with its share of protein.
Just 2 slices carry 24 grams.
This is equal to around 48% of your recommended daily value.
If you’re working out and looking for a new food, turkey is the way to go.
It can assist with building your muscles.
Some healthy sliced turkey is the perfect snack to indulge in after a productive gym
session.
But it’s not just fantastic for workouts.
In fact, if you’re looking to undergo a general body transformation, turkey is a smart
choice.
But a little more on that later.
There is something we should clarify before we move ahead.
With turkey, you have white meat and then dark meat.
Each has their own positives.
With white meat, you are ditching the turkey skin.
This means there is both less calories and fat.
When there’s less fat, there is much more protein.
With darker meat, we are talking higher fat and calorie content.
A 3-ounce portion of dark meat contains around 20 additional calories and 2 more grams of
fat.
But the fats found in dark meat include healthy ones that are good for your heart.
Increases Your Good Cholesterol
Yes, it certainly does.
Turkey is a great selection for those looking to increase their quality of cholesterol.
There’s a few things we need to clear up first.
When people hear the word “cholesterol”, it normally comes with a negative connotation.
But you do realize there are such things as “good” and “bad” cholesterol, right?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the name given to the good kind, where low density
lipoprotein (LDL) is what we call the bad.
HDL removes bad cholesterol from areas of your body where it doesn’t belong.
In turn, HDL reduces your risk of heart disease.
When trying to improve your cholesterol levels, it’s important to cut back on your saturated
fat intake.
This is where turkey plays an important role.
A 3-ounce serving of roasted turkey without the skin provides you with just two grams
of fat and under a single gram of saturated fat.
A person is recommended 300 mg of cholesterol a day.
By eating that 3-ounce serving, you are providing yourself with 16% of that suggested value.
You’re getting healthier.
Just make sure the other foods you’re munching on are also benefiting your health.
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Vitamin Boost
Turkey can help you catch up on some of the vitamins you’ve been missing out on.
Have you been getting proper B Vitamins?
I’m talking about niacin, riboflavin, thiamine and folate among others.
These vitamins normally help your body produce energy.
Turkey is generally a great source of folate, as well as Vitamins B3, B6 and B12.
This time, just two thick slices will do the trick.
This snack carries with it 61% of your daily Vitamin B3 intake, 49% Vitamin B6 and 29%
Vitamin B12.
Specifically, Vitamin B3 produces energy.
Vitamin B6 forms amino acid and helps produce neurotransmitters.
Vitamin B12 helps to form red blood cells, as well as produce DNA.
So the next time you’re considering making a sandwich, see if you have any turkey in
the fridge.
Actually, come to think of it, you may want to run out to the grocery store and buy a
new package.
If you’ve forgotten you had turkey in your refrigerator, chances are it’s been there
for a while.
Great Minerals
Along with Vitamins, turkey packs quite a few more health punches.
This time in the form of minerals.
Just listen to this list…
Zinc, magnesium, potassium, selenium and phosphorus.
These are all minerals your body comes in contact with after eating turkey.
Let’s dig into a few.
Selenium exists to regulate your metabolism.
It also produces thyroid hormones.
A normal turkey meal contains 24 micrograms.
That’s just under half your recommended daily amount of selenium.
Zinc allows for proper bodily functions like protein synthesis.
A 3-ounce cooked portion of turkey has just around 2 mg.
Finally, phosphorus is important for the maintenance of healthy bones.
A normal turkey serving carries around 196 mg of phosphorus.
The rich combination of both vitamins and minerals makes turkey a health jackpot.
I mean, who doesn’t want a little more zinc in their life?
Before we continue, are you concerned about the overall state of your health?
Check out our list of 15 Foods That Are High In Sodium, and What You Should Eat Instead.
Now back to our discussion on 7 Benefits of Eating Turkey…
Skin Boost
Believe it or not, turkey has great anti-aging benefits.
Don’t get me wrong, it won’t make a 50 year-old look 20 again.
But it can make your skin look healthy and refreshed.
As it turns out, the dark part of the turkey meat is what assists in the anti-aging.
Remember how we were talking about zinc a moment ago?
Well this mineral goes to work and fixes your cells.
It does so by allowing protein synthesis to take place, producing collagen.
Collagen is a protein that is crucial to the health of your skin.
It benefits its elasticity and hydration.
When your body is lacking in collagen, your skin will become dry and wrinkly.
While numerous studies have shown the power of collagen supplements, turkey makes these
supplements unnecessary.
You’re getting them from a natural source.
Eating a decent turkey meal will slow down the deterioration of collagen in your skin,
helping you look healthier.
Tryptophan
This is among turkey’s most popular features.
Tryptophan is an amino acid that assists the body in making proteins as well as brain-signaling
chemicals.
Your body will often turn tryptophan into serotonin which helps regulate your mood.
But not only that.
Have you ever eaten a turkey sandwich in front of someone and heard them say, “Enjoy your
nap!”
That joke has an origin.
Tryptophan is known by most as the “sleep” chemical.
This is due to its apparent ability to make you feel tired after a meal.
This feeling seems to be most common following a Thanksgiving dinner.
You all know what I’m talking about.
Collapsing onto a couch right after stuffing yourself with holiday turkey.
The L-tryptophan you have consumed will produce not only serenity but also melatonin.
Both promote sleep.
So if you haven’t been getting the proper amount of sleep lately, some tryptophan can
assist you.
But here’s the kicker.
Turkey has about the same amount of tryptophan as other meats.
The reason you feel particularly tired after Thanksgiving dinner is due to the amount of
carbs you are eating along with your turkey.
Weight Loss
I said closer to the beginning of the video that turkey can help you if you are trying
to make a body transformation.
Not only can turkey build your muscles and fight off wrinkled skin, it can also assist
you in weight loss.
This is again due to its protein content.
Protein helps us preserve muscle mass and keep your stomach feeling full.
Since you feel full much earlier, your body won’t need as much to eat later on.
In turn, you won’t be consuming as many calories.
Gradually, your body will begin shedding pounds.
Turkey is much better for weight loss when compared to other meats.
One 3-ounce portion of chicken breast contains more calories and fats than a 3-ounce turkey
breast.
This turkey breast contains 170 calories with 7 grams of fat.
If your goal is to shed pounds off your waistline, turkey is without question the smarter choice.
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