Is turkey healthy?

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I think it's interesting that turkey is the number one sandwich meat in America but, the only time most folks eat turkey other than in a sandwich is during Thanksgiving. It's kind of like eating burgers all year and only eating a steak on groundhog day.

I'm currently drooling over the idea of picking up whatever the store has in the way of a small turkey, and eating off of it all week. Just need an easy recipe, no time to brine and I don't feel like frying

 

[biggestmuff]

it real turkey, not like turkey.

 

[Baked]

Eating daily vitamins that's suppose to make you healthy is the root cause of cancer in so many americans. pwn.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I used to eat turkey sandwiches every day in high school. It was Thanksgiving-style and not the processed stuff. Overall, the meat itself was healthy...it's no different than eating baked chicken on a sandwich. What makes it unhealthy is going to be the bread (if it's enriched/processed instead of whole grain with at least 3-5 grams of fiber). For me, I always feel the need to add mayo to turkey...so that also is pretty harsh. For the rest of it, tomato, lettuce, and mustard would be perfectly fine to eat.

 

[summit]

u can choke on my chicken sandwich . its healthy.

 

[Lurknomore]

Ben Franklin preferred the turkey to the eagle.
It probably tastes better too.

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: Lurknomore
Ben Franklin preferred the turkey to the eagle.
It probably tastes better too.

mmm deep fried eagle

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I think it's interesting that turkey is the number one sandwich meat in America but, the only time most folks eat turkey other than in a sandwich is during Thanksgiving. It's kind of like eating burgers all year and only eating a steak on groundhog day.

I'm currently drooling over the idea of picking up whatever the store has in the way of a small turkey, and eating off of it all week. Just need an easy recipe, no time to brine and I don't feel like frying

Stuff it with the veggies of your choice (root veggies work best) and roast it till the temp hits 155. Pull from oven and the temp should continue to rise to 160. Don not go by the plastic pop up thermometer that many turkeys come with. In fact pull it out before you even put it in the oven. Use a rack or preferably more veggies to lift the turkey off the bottom of the roasting pan and use a few cups of stock to create steam. Tent the bird with foil or parchment paper till the bird hits 150 or so. Voila! Perfectly roasted turkey with veggies! Use the veggies and drippings in the bottom of the roaster to make gravy.

 

[Lurknomore]

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: Lurknomore
Ben Franklin preferred the turkey to the eagle.
It probably tastes better too.

mmm deep fried eagle

Elvis never got a chance to try this (would prolly be better than 99% of what he actually ate). It might have saved him.

 

[Oceandevi]

Ground turnkey ftw

 

[child of wonder]

Turkey pastrami with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on light rye bread.... yum....

 

[IEC]

Deli meat != healthy

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: tasmanian

Originally posted by: Oil
turkey will cause cancer. DON'T EAT IT

Everything causes cancer. BE PARANOID

Did you hear that paranoia causes cancer too?! :Q

paranoia = high stress.

so I'd say you are right.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Bah, really? We always have food discussions here in OT. Hell, OT = food forum, almost.

It would of worked if you asked if turkey is unhealthy. Therefore, not applying to Health and Fitness.

HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE HAVE

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I think it's interesting that turkey is the number one sandwich meat in America but, the only time most folks eat turkey other than in a sandwich is during Thanksgiving. It's kind of like eating burgers all year and only eating a steak on groundhog day.

I always have steak on groundhog day.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Lurknomore
Ben Franklin preferred the turkey to the eagle.
It probably tastes better too.

Bald Eagles are primarily scavengers. I'd say it's a fitting choice

 

[RESmonkey]

I think it's deli. It's not cooked or fried. It's just pink and has brown edges (so, maybe it was baked?).

Looks fresh to me. And I know they cut it in the back or w/e.

 

[RESmonkey]

it looks like this:

http://www.nobhill.com/table/d...s/meats/oventurkey.jpg

 

[lightstar]

try the turkey & swiss from Arby's- it's the best :thumbsup:

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
I've been eating like turkey sandwiches almost everyday (rye bread + fresh cut turkey + tomoato + pickel). Not much healthy food here at university, but is it alright if I eat
turkey like everyday?

It's not fried turkey, or anything. Just sliced/cut white-pinkish turkey.

LOL turkey

 

[summit]

eat mcds.

 

[RESmonkey]

bump

 

[LyricRequiem]

In my health mags they all say a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato is about the healthiest and most satisfying (filling) lunch you can have. It has lean protein and fiber and low fat. Just don't load it down with mayo and cheese and you are eating incredibly healthy!!

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
In my health mags they all say a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato is about the healthiest and most satisfying (filling) lunch you can have. It has lean protein and fiber and low fat. Just don't load it down with mayo and cheese and you are eating incredibly healthy!!

http://www.nobhill.com/table/d...s/meats/oventurkey.jpg

that kind of turkey

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
it looks like this:

http://www.nobhill.com/table/d...s/meats/oventurkey.jpg

Yea that's bad for you.