Turkey is considered an excellent choice for fat watchers, as long as some caution is exercised. Registered dietitian Evelyn Tribole says it's important to read labels and compare products for fat and cholesterol, rather than choosing foods for their “halo effect.”
“When people start eating foods that have a healthy reputation, they may consume too much,” said Tribole, a media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “Portion control is the key.”
Tribole noted that some people attribute healthy qualities to certain foods, particularly those that appear to be inherently low in fat, and then tend to overconsume them.
He explained, for example, that although lean turkey breast meat has less fat than any other, processed byproducts from other parts of the bird, such as turkey sausages, bologna and salami, can be comparable to cold cuts. of beef and pork, which contain up to 80% fat calories, according to the manufacturer.
This easy salad recipe uses honey roasted turkey breast as the base. The plantain chips are optional but give the salad a nice crunch.
This recipe was originally published in the 1989 article “Think Turkey: Turkey Sausages and Other New Products Can Replace Typically High-Fat Meats on a Low-Fat Diet” by Toni Tipton-Martin.
