Let's Talk Turkey

Pretty much anyone who is on a
healthy diet knows that eating
leaner meats such as chicken, fish
and turkey can not only help you
to lose weight, but can also help
decrease your overall fat intake.

Ground Turkey has become very popular
for making Burgers, Chili and Spaghetti
Sauce. And it's delicious!

But did you know that not all ground
turkey is created equal?

Some ground turkey contains the skin
and the dark meat! Always check the
label to find out the fat content of
the turkey you intend to put in a dish.

Many ground turkeys are only 85% Fat
Free!!! You would be better off using
90% Fat Free ground beef! There's less
Fat in it.

Try to always find the packaged ground
turkey that is 93/7. That's 93% fat
free and the best for you.

There are many great recipes on the
internet that use ground turkey in
it. You can also be creative and
make up your own Turkey recipes!

One of my favorites when I'm feeling
like I need a meaty meal is ground
turkey nachos!

Use Baked Tortilla Chips

Spread a little Vegetarian Refried
beans on the chips and place them
all together in the middle of a cookie
sheet.

Now take browned and seasoned ground
turkey and spread it around on the
chips. It doesn't take a ton of it.

You can add Jalepenos, onions, chopped
bell pepper, or any healthful topping
you like.

Sprinkly Fat Free Shredded Cheddar
Cheese all over the nachos and sit
the pan on the center shelf in the
oven on Broil.

Keep and eye on these and when the
cheese is nice and bubbly and starting
to brown just slightly, remove them
from the oven.

Feel free to use Fat Free Sour Cream
and some home made Guacamole and fresh
home made salsa! SO Delicious!

Remember, even though avocado does have
a rather high fat content, it is a GOOD
fat that helps to lower bad cholesterol.

Make a ton of them for football games
and share with your friends. You'll be
surprised just how much they like them!