Health Benefits of Turkey

5/13/2020

Turkey is a low-fat, versatile source of protein that can be enjoyed all year round - not just at Thanksgiving. Let’s take a look at why turkey should be part of your regular rotation:

• Good Source of Protein - Just a couple thick slices of turkey breast contains 24g of protein.

• Helps You Feel Full - The abundant protein in turkey will keep you feeling satisfied long after eating it.

• Low Calories and Fat - The same serving size of two thick slices of turkey comes in at only 117 calories and 2g of fat.

• Loaded With B Vitamins - Turkey provides you with 61% of your daily value (DV) of Vitamin B3, 49% of B6, and 29% of B12.

• Minerals - A variety of minerals can be found in turkey including selenium, zinc, choline, magnesium, and potassium.

• Versatile - Turkey can be used in a myriad of dishes including soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and casseroles.

• Tryptophan Isn’t A Concern - Turkey is often blamed for sleepiness after a Thanksgiving meal because it contains tryptophan, but this doesn’t hold up. All meat contains tryptophan and turkey isn’t any higher in it than any other kind of meat. The amounts present aren’t large enough to cause sleepiness.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

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