People interested in healthy eating have certainly wondered which meat is the healthiest. Of course, as usual, opinions are divided, but nutritionists indicate that it is a good choice containing relatively little fat and a large amount of protein turkey meat.
What properties does turkey meat have? First of all, it is a source complete proteinwhich is a building material for the cells and tissues of our body. It supports the proper functioning of muscles, their regeneration, and affects the condition of skin, hair and nails. It is also worth adding that proteins influence the satiety of a mealthanks to which we have less desire to snack – which is extremely important when losing weight. Turkey breast meat contains little fat and is low in caloriesso it is perfect for people who want to reduce body weight – 100 g contains only about 90 kcal. It is worth remembering that the method of preparing turkey meat is also important – it is best to steam it, bake it in the oven, or you can also fry it in a small amount of olive oil. If you want to lose weight, avoid breading and deep-frying, as well as pouring fatty sauces over meat.
Due to the low fat content, Turkey breast meat will be a good choice for people looking for easily digestible dishesas well as those who want to take special care of their circulatory system. Turkey breast will be the right meal if you want to maintain proper cholesterol levels.
They are also found in turkey meat B vitaminsthat support the proper functioning of the circulatory, nervous and muscular systems. They are also present here potassiumwhich, among other things, affects proper blood pressure; magnesium, helping to take care of the heart; Whether phosphorus, which strengthens bones and teeth.
Interestingly, eating turkey can improve your mood. Contains the amino acid tryptophanwhich is needed to produce serotonin, the happiness hormone. Serotonin deficiency may contribute to the development of depression.
At the beginning, it is worth noting that both types of meat are healthy and can definitely be included in your menu. Whenever possible, pay attention to their quality, buy meat in reputable stores, choose those whose packaging bears BIO, GMO-free or antibiotic-free labels. It is worth mentioning that raising turkeys is different from raising chickens; the animals usually have access to fresh air, unlike chickens, which are often raised in cages. Additionally, antibiotics are used less often.
Turkey breast meat contains less fat and calories than chicken meat, but has more protein. Moreover, it contains more minerals than chicken.
Turkey is perfect for baking, cooking or frying. It tastes very good with herbs, you can season it with, e.g. oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, savory or marjoram. You can also prepare versions with sweet pepper, chili, garlic, or simply season the meat with salt and pepper. It all depends on your preferences. It is also worth brushing some of it on the meat olive oil.
Marinate the turkey breast in your favorite spices and leave in the fridge for a few hours. Now you can bake it in the oven in an ovenproof dishdepending on the thickness of the meat, it will be baked for about an hour at 180 degrees. You can add to it favorite vegetables, e.g. finely chopped leek, onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes or peppers.
Turkey breast meat will taste great fried on a grill pan or prepared in a special steam device.
Serve the finished meat with others boiled or baked vegetables, e.g. cauliflower, broccoli, carrots or pumpkin. Another option will be to prepare a healthy one Mediterranean-style salads with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella cheese and olive oil. They will fit here too homemade potato or sweet potato fries, or vegetable puree with potatoes or green peasu. You can also go classic and serve turkey breast with potatoes with dill and cabbage and carrot protein salad or traditional cucumber salad. It will also taste great.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, zyczenie.medonet.pl
