Not surprisingly, most of the population is not averse to enjoying an appetizing, healthy, tasty and easily digestible piece of turkey. According to researchers, turkey meat corresponds to chicken meat, and even surpasses it in some respects. Therefore, the question arises: what is the use of turkey meat for the human body? The high percentage of proteins contained in the meat of this bird, namely 92% in the chest, indicates its irreplaceable value for the human body. It is also among the healthy dietary foods, as it is highly nutritious, low in calories.
Composition and benefits
Physically active people simply need turkey meat, as it has better digestibility properties than pork and beef. With vitamins K, E, D, PP, group B, minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, sulfur, phosphorus and many others, you will saturate your body by eating this delicacy. For those who carefully monitor their weight, it will be nice to know that the calorie content of this product is only 190 kcal per 100 g, but even deliciously cooked turkey meat perfectly satisfies the feeling of hunger.
It should be noted that the B vitamins present in the composition stabilize the proper absorption of food, regulate the functioning of the intestines, the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Vitamin B12 will be a good help in preventing anemia.
Some bitterly restrict themselves in eating meat, fearing the high content of “bad” cholesterol in it. But this will not be a reason not to eat a piece of turkey, because there are only 30 mg of cholesterol per 100 g of meat. To better understand these numbers, consider that the same amount of duck meat has 500 mg of cholesterol, veal – 110 mg, chicken – 80 mg, and this is not taken to compare pork and lamb. Therefore, suffering from atherosclerosis, it would be useful to fall in love with a turkey.

An integral component is vitamin E, which supports the reproductive function of both sexes – men and women. It also keeps your immunity in good shape, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
PP vitamins are indispensable helpers in stimulating nervous activity, vasodilation, and also stabilizes the cardiovascular system, lowers cholesterol, promotes detoxification – cleanses the body, thereby regulating the work of the intestines.
The optimal proportions of amino acids such as leucine, lysine, tryptophan, tyrosine and others contribute to the synthesis of proteins in the human body. Tyrosine is a unique amino acid that stimulates the brain, actively improves the functioning of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, cardiovascular system, normalizes proper metabolism, and has a positive effect on the condition of the teeth.

Serotonin and melatonin, which are produced in the body when the amino acid tryptophan enters it, normalize a healthy night’s sleep. Therefore, insomniacs can eat a small piece of turkey with a piece of bread and forget about their problem. Also, serotonin, known as the “hormone of joy”, helps to relieve irritability, stressful tension, and in turn will cheer you up, give a touch of optimism to your life.
Phosphorus contained in turkey meat has a beneficial effect on the condition of teeth and bones. The significant content of iron in turkey is higher than in beef, and also has the property of digestibility more than in chicken. Iron will be a good help in preventing iron deficiency anemia. An element such as zinc enhances the immune system, stabilizes the liver. Magnesium and potassium provide active work of the heart and nervous system. Turkey meat has many useful properties, and is an indispensable tool for rehabilitation after serious illnesses.

Turkey meat retains all its most useful properties in combination with vegetables. Such an appetizing and tasty dish brings many benefits: it strengthens your health, promotes the proper and full functioning of the intestines, and reduces the risk of cancer.
Unfortunately, turkey meat is not included in the daily menu of Russian consumers. Probably due to the higher cost of this product compared to chicken meat. The unsurpassed virtues of this meat speak for themselves. You won’t regret if you sometimes include turkey meat in your menu!