There are many reasons to enjoy Thanksgiving Day and our traditional main course of turkey, is tops on the list! 

Did you know ? 
  Turkey is an excellent course of protein.  A typical 4-ounce serving provides 65 percent of the average recommended daily allotment of protein, one serving is 161 calories and is low in saturated fat.  The vitamin benefits are B3; known as niacin, which can improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk for cardiovascular disease.  B6; this vitamin is involved in the process of making certain neurotransmitters.  B12 helps decrease levels of homocysteine, which can contribute to cognitive decline. 

 
 Turkey also contains selenium, which contributes to a healthy thyroid and it also helps boost the immune system, playing a role in the body’s antioxidant defense.  Last of all, just what all of us can use:  RELAXATION!  Turkey contains an amino acid which plays a role in triggering production of serotonin.

So this Thanksgiving Day; make sure to enjoy these positive health factors and all the left-overs too!

Stay well, and my sincere Thanksgiving Day blessings to you.

– Linda S. Pell