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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 B ENEFIT T HANKSGIVING FROM TURKEY EVEN AFTER f turkey is not normally on your lunch or dinner menu, come the holiday season it’s bound to show up in abundance. As soon as the weather cools and the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall pièce de résistance: Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey takes center stage on many Thanksgiving dinner tables, even though history suggests it likely wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving. Despite this histori- cal discrepancy, turkey and all the trimmings continue to be tradition- al fare for big holiday dinners. Much more than just delicious and filling, turkey boasts many nutritional benefits, making it a worthwhile addition to your diet regardless of the season. • Protein: Turkey is often over- shadowed by other meats in refrig- I 3 C • B-vitamin benefits: erated display cases, but Turkey is an excellent it remains an excellent source of B vitamins, source of protein in a including B3, B6 and low-fat package. A typi- B12. Having enough cal 3.4- to four-ounce B3, also known as serving of skinless niacin, is important for turkey breast (about the overall health, and high- size of a deck of cards) er levels of niacin can contains around 30 improve cholesterol grams of protein, pro- levels and lower a per- viding about 65 percent son’s risk for cardiovas- of the average person’s cular disease. B6 is also recommended daily called pyridoxine. It’s allotment of protein. involved in the process Protein helps the body of making certain neu- feel full and serves many rotransmitters, includ- essential functions in the ing serotonin and nor- body. Proteins regulate epinephrine, which the entry of nutrients COURTESY PHOTO through cell walls, help Turkey is low in fat and full of protein and other nutri- transmit signals in the the body grow and help ents, making it a worthy addition to your diet no mat- brain. Important for neurological health, it to generate antibodies ter the time of year. B12 helps decrease lev- that fight against illness. • Low-fat: A serving of turkey is four grams of fat, which is low in els of homocysteine, which can contribute to cognitive decline. only 161 calories and contains just saturated fat. We’re not talkin’ turkey when we say, hope you have an amazing holiday! • Immune system effects: People may not know turkey contains selenium, which is key to healthy thyroid function. It also helps boost the immune system by play- ing a role in the body’s antioxidant defense system. Selenium may help eliminate free radicals in the body that would otherwise con- tribute to cancer risk. • Relaxation: Many people are aware of turkey’s ability to induce feelings of relaxation, particularly when eaten in abundance at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Turkey contains the amino acid trypto- phan, which plays a role in trigger- ing production of serotonin. Serotonin can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness. Turkey is lean, full of essential nutrients and low in saturated fat, making it a worthy addition to your diet no matter what time of year it happens to be. — Metro Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many blessings we enjoy today including the friendship of people like you. Thanks & Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and customers! 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