Turkey: Not Just for Thanksgiving...
Turkey is often associated with Thanksgiving and feasts but, nutritionally speaking, it's a great low-fat source of protein. According to a survey conducted by the National Turkey Federation, consumers just don’t realize that turkey has a higher protein content and a lower fat content than beef or chicken.
Some common turkey preparations and their nutritional content include:
Type | Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| Turkey Roast (no skin) | 3 oz. | 100 | 19 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Turkey Breast (roasted) | 3 oz. | 120 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| Turkey Breast (cutlets) | 3 oz. | 120 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| Turkey Tenderloins | 3 oz. | 120 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| Turkey Wing | 3 oz. | 140 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| Turkey Drumstick | 3 oz. | 140 | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| Turkey Thigh | 3 oz. | 140 | 23 | 0 | 5 |
| Ground Turkey | 3 oz. | 200 | 23 | 0 | 11 |
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A versatile way to prepare summer squash. They can be eaten
along with a meat main dish, sliced and put on a sandwich, or cut into thin strips and
combined with pasta. The marinade is delicious over rice.
Ingredients
4 medium zucchini squash
1/4 cup (60mL) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup (60mL) olive oil
2 Tbsp (30mL) soy sauce, low sodium
3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Trim ends off zucchini and slice lengthwise in half, and place in an
oblong shallow dish.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small dish and stir. Pour over
zucchini and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or longer.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
Place marinated zucchini slices on grill and cook for 5–10
minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and tender. Brush some marinade over the
slices as they grill.
Remove from grill and place on a serving dish. Pour remaining marinade
over the zucchinis.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 159
Total Fat: 14g
% Calories from fat: 73%
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 306mg
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