According to Good Guide, Turkeys, the food of American tradition and holiday memories, get a mere health rating of 3.8 out of 10. While turkeys provide a good source of protein, they contain saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. But, you can still enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey by arming yourself with the knowledge to pick a turkey that is free of artificial pesticides, fertilizers or antibiotics.
On GoodGuide.com you can now find ratings of turkeys and side dishes that you could serve at your Thanksgiving meal.
* The highest rating was Diestel Farms Organic Turkey, which is free of artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or antibiotics, and had access to the outdoors.
* The worst rating was the Honeysuckle White Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Whole Turkey, which had a whopping 1140 mg of sodium for a 4 oz serving. (The equivalent of eating 10 servings of Pringles chips in one sitting.)
Click here for all turkey ratings.
Click here for a list of other Thanksgiving food ratings.
Tips to Help You Pick a Turkey:
* If you really want to buy a pre-cooked turkey, go for plain old roasted rather than smoked.
* Skip the skin. Turkey skin is the least healthy part of a turkey. It also has the highest levels of cholestorol, which is harmful to heart health.
* If you’re cooking your own turkey, check for saltwater content before you buy.
Source: goodguide.com
