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Turkey meat is high in protein <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey is one of the healthiest meats you can eat as it is rich in protein.  Protein is essential for maintaining a healthy body, as it contributes to the on-going maintenance and repair of muscle growth and bones.  Adding turkey to your diet is a fantastic addition to a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey breast is especially high in protein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey breast meat is naturally high in protein – cooked turkey breast meat contains 28g of protein per 100g, which is over \u00bd of an adult\u2019s recommended daily allowance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average man and woman is advised to eat around 50g of protein a day, so eating turkey meat can really boost your daily intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protein can be found in all sorts of food including fish, eggs, milk, and vegetables, but turkey meat is a particularly good source.  You would have to eat about 2 large broccoli heads to get the same amount of protein as in 100g worth of turkey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is protein?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protein is present in all cells and tissues throughout the body and is essential for maintaining a healthy body. Protein is used in all sorts of bodily processes, such as carrying messages to the brain, defending the body from illness and repairing and preserving all of the essential functions that keep us fit and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is protein so important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protein is essential for growth, repair and maintenance of the body. Eaten as part of a balanced diet, some studies suggest it can even help us to feel fuller for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we work out or exercise a lot, our muscles can sometimes ache afterwards.  This is a sign that we have caused our muscular fibres to break and tear very slightly.  The soreness you feel is the process of the body recovering and building muscles to help our stamina and strength.  Protein in greater amounts and more regularly helps your muscles to repair and grow in this way, which is why people who work out a lot eat a lot of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


This is where eating turkey can be really beneficial before sports, as a snack or afterwards for dinner, as protein-rich foods contribute to growth and maintenance of your muscle mass.
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