Health Benefits of Turkey

5 Surprising Myths about Turkey

It’s time to talk turkey. Here, we debunk some popular notions surrounding the centerpiece of many a Thanksgiving meal
By Emily G. W. Chau fitbie
 

Turkey Talk

5 Surprising Myths about Turkey // person carving turkey © Alexandra Rowley

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While it’s still up for debate whether turkey was served at the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving meal in 1621, there are some notions that are flat-out wrong about the bird. Yes, turkeys can indeed fly and, shockingly, eating a slice or two will not make you sleepy. In the spirit of the season, we asked Lyssie Lakatos, RD, and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, the Nutrition Twins and authors of The Secret to Skinny: Drop a Size & Get Healthier, to help clear up some common misconceptions about Thanksgiving’s official bird. From the claim that turkey is healthier than red meat to the skin being off limits, we take a look at these common claims and then gobble up the truth about your turkey.

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