Smoked Turkey Drumstick

Smoked Turkey Drumsticks, like all white meats, contains little fat, especially in comparison to red meats, like beef or mutton. Thanks to its low fat and caloric content (only 140 per 100 g of white flesh, without the skin), turkey contains less calories than chicken, but not at the expense of taste. They can be cook the same way. Thanks to its low lipid and calorie content (only 140 per 100 g of white flesh, without the skin).

If you want to keep your heart healthy and avoid the risks of cardiovascular diseases, you can safely introduce turkey into your diet. It is a white meat that contains very little saturated fatty acids, the undeniable enemies of the arteries.

Health benefits are amplified by a strong presence of selenium, a mineral. Saturated fatty acids and fats are also linked to colorectal cancer, so turkey helps reduce the risk of that type of cancer. Extremely rich in protein, it helps maintain muscle mass, and if you are on a high-protein diet, turkey is definitely the way to go.

Even if smoked turkey drumsticks are in the lean meat category, this does not mean they are lacking in nutritional value Quite the contrary! Turkey is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6. It also provides smaller quantities of copper, vitamin B2 and vitamin B12. As a result, turkey is an all over nutrient-rich food.

Sources:

• MarieClaire

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