Three dietary dishes of beef, turkey and veal

Meat dishes No. 5

20.08.2016

Hello, dear readers! Today we will look at three recipes on how to properly cook beef, turkey, and veal. How are these exceptionally delicious diet dishes prepared? Now you'll find out.

• Beef with apples
• Turkey cutlets in a steamer
• Veal cutlets

General rules

The turkey diet is one of the options for a fast protein diet of the classic type, which should be followed for 4 days.
If you strictly follow the turkey diet during this time, you can get rid of 4-5 extra kilograms of weight, which is a pretty good result even for the most demanding people. At the same time, the diet is completely balanced and makes it possible to maintain reduced weight for a long time after its completion. It should be noted that with this diet, carbohydrates in the human body will come mainly from foods accompanying the diet, namely vegetables, and therefore for people who are not ready to eat this dietary poultry meat in fairly large quantities every day, it is better to replace the turkey diet to any other based on vegetables.

Dietary product – turkey meat

Turkey, first brought to Europe by Columbus from the American continent, where it was bred by the Aztecs as the main poultry, is not without reason considered one of the indispensable dietary foods. In addition to the fact that turkey meat has a pleasant taste, it is easily processed by the human body, has a positive effect on its functionality and is characterized by a minimal cholesterol .

Nutritionists value turkey meat for the many substances beneficial to the human body that are present in its meat and do not actually lose their positive properties when the poultry carcass or its parts are heat treated.

Turkey meat

A turkey diet can include dishes with the meat of this bird (most often the sirloin part is used - breast) in boiled, baked and even stewed form. Just one portion of turkey eaten provides the human body with 60% of the daily requirement of vitamins , and the rich composition of microelements supports its functioning at a high level.

Vitamin composition of turkey meat (100 g)

For example, the high percentage of sodium content in turkey meat, which exceeds that in beef and veal, allows you to prepare dishes from this meat without adding salt, without leading to a significant loss of taste, which is important when a person follows a salt-free diet or a hypertensive .

In turn, the abundance of microelements such as potassium , which is almost completely absorbed by the human body when eating turkey meat, is indispensable for the dietary regimen of people who have recently suffered bone fractures, as well as for older people in order to prevent the development of osteochondrosis and osteoporosis .

In terms of the presence of phosphorus, turkey meat can be confidently compared with sea fish, which is the undisputed leader in the concentration of this microelement. The meat of this bird is rich in organic and fatty acids , phospholipids , triglycerides and amino acids ( tryptophan , valine , lysine , methionine , phenylalanine , isoleucine , leucine , threonine ).

Chemical composition of turkey meat (100 g)

The color spectrum of turkey meat, depending on its part, varies from pinkish-cream to light red. The breast (fillet) of this bird is often called white meat, since in comparison with other parts of the carcass these meat fragments are the lightest. The number of calories in a turkey is determined separately for different parts of its carcass and depends on the method of their preparation. So the energy value of a whole fried turkey is 282 kcal, boiled - 194 kcal, stewed - 113 kcal.

In turn, the calorie content of this bird is also affected by the presence of skin on it, under which, as a rule, all the fat accumulates. For example, the average energy value (calculated per hundred grams) of a whole turkey carcass with skin is 276 Kcal, while without skin it is 194 Kcal.

Nutrients in turkey meat (100 g)

The total amount of calories in turkey meat is small, however, for the purpose of a healthy diet, it is best to eat this dietary meat steamed or boiled in boiling water, especially since such cooking methods allow you to preserve almost all of its beneficial properties in this product.

Useful properties of turkey meat

A large amount of phosphorus, potassium, calcium and the low fat content of the meat of this bird (corresponding to veal) have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skeletal system, especially in case of joint pathologies, osteochondrosis , osteoporosis and recent fractures .

The protein that is part of turkey meat is absorbed by the human body by 95%, surpassing this figure even in chicken, which, together with the low cholesterol content, will bring undoubted benefits to people with excess weight and atherosclerosis .

Thanks to the amino acid tryptophan , which promotes the synthesis of quinolinic acid, kynurenine, melatonin and serotonin (the hormone of happiness) in the human brain, turkey meat has a positive effect on people suffering from insomnia , as well as those in a state of depression or stress .

Turkey meat is twice as rich in iron , which is necessary for the human body to prevent anemic conditions .

A fairly significant amount of zinc in turkey meat will help strengthen overall immunity , as well as increase male strength.

Fatty acids , like potassium , found in turkey meat in an optimal proportion for absorption, will be useful for vascular pathologies and heart diseases .

The rich vitamin and chemical composition of the meat of this bird is indispensable for athletes, people engaged in heavy physical labor and patients after acute illnesses.

Doctors recommend eating this dietary meat as a preventative measure for people with a hereditary tendency to cancer .

Due to the sufficient content of folic acid , vitamins and other useful substances in turkey, it is often advised to include it in the diet of expectant mothers and nursing women.

Due to its hypoallergenicity (minimal risk of developing allergic manifestations), turkey meat can be given to small children even as a first food.

Turkey meat selection

• When choosing a whole turkey, you should pay attention to the absence of bruises, dents or other damage on the carcass.
• The skin of a fresh carcass should be pleasant in appearance, light, uniform in color, and the meat itself should be moist and elastic.
• Meat parts must have a specific odor characteristic of poultry without the presence of extraneous “aromas”.
• The age of a bird can be determined by the intensity of coloration of its fat and meat, which darken over the years, as well as by the tip of the breast bone, which in a young bird is represented by cartilage, and in an older bird by bone.

Features of turkey storage

As a rule, a whole bird carcass (or cut into pieces) is stored frozen or chilled. At an ambient temperature of 0°C to 2°C, such products retain all the beneficial properties described above for a maximum of 48 hours. Frozen turkey meat (without repeated thawing) can be stored for 2 months.

Drying and salting of this meat is not practiced.

Authorized Products

Throughout the turkey diet, it is recommended to combine the meat of this bird with various vegetables and herbs, which should be eaten raw (whole or in salads) and cooked (stewed or boiled).

In order to balance the carbohydrate component of this diet, nutritionists advise giving preference to tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, green beans, cucumbers and eggplants. Among the greens, parsley, celery, dill and spinach are distinguished.

When preparing dietary dishes (both meat and vegetables), it is necessary to use vegetable oil, preferably olive oil . The spiciness and other taste qualities of food can be adjusted using onions, garlic and salt.

It should be remembered that the turkey diet refers to protein diets, and therefore, when following it, it is necessary to consume a lot of liquid, namely: still mineral water, coffee or green tea (without sugar), unsweetened juices, low-content dairy and fermented milk products fat

Table of permitted products

How to choose

When going to the market or store, remember that turkey is an expensive type of meat. Advice from culinary specialists and nutritionists will help you choose a fresh copy.

• High-quality turkey is distinguished by a whole palette of shades from soft pink to dark red. By the way, red meat has more protein than light meat.
• The skin should be elastic and dry, smooth, without ruts or other damage.
• Feel free to click on the carcass. Yes, yes, this is how the freshness of meat is determined. If the fillet has returned to its original shape, then you can take it, but if there is a dent left, then it is better to refrain from purchasing it.
• When purchasing a whole carcass, pay attention to its weight. Ideally, the bird weighs 5-10 kg, which indicates its maturity and suitability for food. Also carefully inspect the comb and paws. In young individuals they are light and smooth.

Fully or partially limited products

The diet of the turkey diet is quite satisfying, and the portions of dishes are plentiful, as a result of which the feeling of hunger that accompanies many diets in this case is practically eliminated. In addition, the combination of only dietary poultry meat and vegetables is suitable for people even with a weak and fastidious digestive system. This diet will allow them not only to quickly lose extra pounds, but also to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, and also improve the process of digesting food.

Very important! In order to obtain the positive result described above, during all 4 days of the diet, the entire range of grain and flour products, including all types of bread, should be completely excluded from the diet. You should also avoid eating fatty foods and sweets.

Table of prohibited products

Menu (Meal Schedule)

This method of rapid weight loss is distinguished by a rather monotonous and easy-to-prepare menu.

For 4 days, the basis of all dishes in the diet should be turkey meat, supplemented with a vegetable side dish.

The menu of each breakfast, in order to optimize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, must consist of various vegetables (both fresh and heat-treated) with or without the addition of turkey meat.

Subsequent meals (lunch and dinner) must necessarily include boiled or stewed turkey meat, previously thoroughly cleaned of all fat.

Example of a 4-day turkey menu

First day

Second day

Third day

Fourth day

If you want to repeat this diet, you need to take a break for 3-4 days, after which you can again take a 4-day diet course. In the future, in the case of repeated positive results from this diet, two 4-day dietary courses in a row are allowed, without a mandatory break.

Diet salad

To prepare the salad you will need:

• 200 g turkey breast;
• 250 g Iceberg lettuce;
• 3 eggs;
• 1 cucumber;
• 1 tbsp. l. cold pressed olive oil;
• parmesan - to taste;
• pepper, salt.

Step by step recipe:

1. Boil the eggs hard (10–15 minutes after boiling).
2. Place the turkey in boiling water and cook until done.
3. Cut the meat into small pieces, cucumber and eggs into cubes. Chop the lettuce with kitchen scissors or tear it with your hands.
4. Place ingredients in a bowl. Salt, pepper, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and stir.

Turkey diet recipes

In modern cooking, dietary recipes for turkey fillet dishes, as well as other parts of the carcass of this bird, due to the rich vitamin and chemical composition of the meat along with its low cholesterol , are highly valued. Dietary dishes made from turkey meat are characterized by good and almost complete digestibility by the human body and are recommended for consumption even by children and pregnant and lactating women .

Today, recipes for such dishes can be used to create a separate cookbook, which will be located on more than a dozen pages, and therefore below we will present only some popular dishes from this dietary product.

Boiled turkey

Required ingredients for the dish:

Boiled turkey

• turkey carcass, cut into pieces, or fillet – 1 kg;
• dry bay leaf – 4 pcs.;
• fresh carrots – 1 pc.;
• salt (optional without it) - to taste.

Pour water into a pan of suitable size, put it on the fire and, after waiting for the water to boil, add a small amount of salt.

Dip the cooked meat parts of the bird into boiling water and cook them until fully cooked; the fillet will need about half an hour, and the other parts of the carcass up to 60 minutes.

While cooking the meat parts, add pre-cut carrots into the pan and, if desired, spices.

After the time required for the selected meat to be ready, remove it from the broth and cut into portions. To feed small children, mix boiled meat with broth and puree it using a blender.

This amount of poultry meat is enough for 5-6 full servings.

Turkey soup

Required ingredients for the dish:

Turkey soup

• turkey wings - 600 g;
• vegetable oil – 3 tbsp. l.;
• purple and onion – 1 piece each;
• hot pepper – 0.5 pcs.;
• celery stalk – 1 pc.;
• medium-sized tomatoes – 3 pcs.;
• garlic – 2 teeth;
• carrots – 1 pc.;
• a bunch of parsley – 0.5 pcs.;
• salt and allspice - to taste.

Rinse the turkey wings thoroughly under running water and cut each into 2-3 pieces. Rinse all vegetables (celery, carrots, onions) with boiling water, peel and cut into large pieces.

Pour water into a large, deep saucepan, place the pieces of poultry wings and all the chopped vegetables into it, add a small amount of salt and put on fire. After waiting for it to boil, reduce the gas supply and cook the soup over low heat for about 60 minutes, while not forgetting to remove the foam from the broth with a slotted spoon.

Cut the purple onion into thin half rings, and the garlic and hot pepper into small pieces. Wash the tomatoes, remove the skin and grate the pulp. In vegetable oil preheated in a frying pan, fry chopped vegetables (onions, garlic, peppers), add grated tomatoes and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Remove the bird wings from the broth and strain it. Separate the meaty part of the wings from the bones and cut it into small pieces. Add the previously prepared roasted vegetables and turkey meat to the soup and return the pan to the heat. When it reaches a boil, add finely chopped parsley and spices to the soup and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

This amount of ingredients is enough for 5-6 full servings of dietary soup.

Turkey salad

Required ingredients for the dish:

Turkey salad

• boiled turkey meat (you can use the leftover after preparing the soup) – 200 g;
• sour cream or olive oil (for dressing) - to taste;
• onion – 3 pcs.;
• celery stalk – 1-2 pcs.;
• nuts (walnuts or others) - to taste;
• medium apple – 1 pc.;
• salt - to taste.

Cut the boiled poultry meat and pre-washed celery and green onions into small pieces. Grate a medium-sized apple or cut it into small cubes, chop the selected nuts into pieces of similar size.

Mix all the ingredients of the future salad in a deep bowl (the pieces of all its components should be approximately the same size) and add a little salt.

Season the salad with light sour cream or olive oil (do not use mayonnaise for dressing, this will spoil the taste of the dish).

It is best to serve prepared diet salad with turkey meat with a variety of breads.

This amount of ingredients is enough for 1-2 full servings of dietary salad.

Turkey meatballs

Required ingredients for the dish:

Turkey meatballs

• poultry fillet – 800 g;
• olive oil – 2 tbsp. l.;
• round rice - 10 tbsp. l.;
• hops-suneli (seasoning) – 1 tsp;
• chicken egg – 1 pc.;
• salt – 2 tsp;
• onions – 1 pc.;
• tomato paste – 2 tbsp. l.;
• carrots – 2 pcs.;
• allspice peas – 10-20 pcs.;
• medium tomato – 1 pc.;
• dry bay leaf – 3 pcs.;
• garlic - 3 teeth.

Cut the turkey fillet into pieces, grind using a meat grinder and place the finished minced meat in a deep dish. Boil round rice until half cooked.

Break a chicken egg into the minced meat and add to it half of the finely chopped onion, garlic passed through a garlic press, suneli hops, a teaspoon of salt and pre-boiled rice until half cooked. Mix the minced meat thoroughly and let it soak in all the added ingredients for a while.

Cut a medium-sized tomato and the remaining half of the onion into small cubes. Wash, peel the carrots and grate them on a large mesh grater.

Heat olive oil (2 tbsp) in a frying pan and add chopped vegetables to it in order (first onions, then carrots, finally tomatoes). Fry the vegetables over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring them occasionally. After this time, add two tablespoons of tomato paste and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes.

Use your hands to form large round meatballs from the minced meat and place them in the pan on top of the frying. Add allspice, bay leaf and other spices as desired. Fill the meatballs halfway with boiled water, cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. After this, turn over all the meatballs, add boiled water (if necessary) and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Ready-made meatballs are recommended to be eaten with vegetable salads and simple side dishes (potatoes, pasta, buckwheat).

This amount of ingredients is enough for 4-5 full servings.

Turkey meatballs

Required ingredients for the dish:

Turkey meatballs

• minced turkey – 500 g;
• breadcrumbs - 4 tbsp. l.;
• bell pepper – 1 pc.;
• chicken egg – 1 pc.;
• garlic – 2 teeth;
• salt – 1 tsp;
• chili pepper – 1 pc.;
• dried oregano – 1 tsp;
• bunch of parsley – 1 pc.;
• ground pepper – 0.5 tsp;
• onions or shallots – 1 pc.;
• curry powder – 0.5 tsp;
• vegetable oil – 2 tbsp. l.;
• cinnamon – 0.25 tsp.

Ingredients required for the sauce:

• onions or shallots – 1 pc.;
• water – approximately 100 ml;
• cinnamon – 0.25 tsp;
• medium tomatoes – 3-4 pcs.;
• dried oregano – 1 tsp.

Place the finished minced meat in a large, deep bowl. Finely chop the selected onion into it (the more there is, the juicier the meatballs will be). Grind the bell pepper, garlic, parsley, chili pepper and add to the minced meat along with salt, ground cinnamon, pepper, dried oregano and curry powder. Break a raw egg into a bowl, cover everything with breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly.

Using your hands, form the resulting minced meat into balls and fry them on all sides in a frying pan with vegetable oil until golden brown. Place the fried meatballs tightly together in a heatproof bowl.

Prepare the sauce by finely chopping the onion and frying it in a frying pan with vegetable oil until soft. Add medium-sized chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, cinnamon, water and bring the mixture to a boil.

Pour the sauce generously over the meatballs and place them in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

Ready-made meatballs are recommended to be eaten with vegetable salads and simple side dishes (rice, potatoes, pasta).

This amount of ingredients is enough for 4-6 full servings.

Turkey cutlets

Required ingredients for the dish:

Turkey cutlets

• turkey fillet – 500 g;
• vegetable oil – 2-3 tbsp. l.;
• boiled rice – 200 g;
• soy sauce – 2-3 tbsp. l.;
• chicken egg – 1 pc.;
• a bunch of greens (a collection of mint, green onions, basil, parsley) – 1 pc.;
• carrots – 1 pc.;
• onions – 1 pc.;
• various spices - to taste.

Alternately grind the turkey fillet and onions in a meat grinder, then add a raw egg, boiled rice, selected spices and about 3/4 of all the greens to the resulting minced meat.

Carefully move the mince and use your hands to form it into round or oval patties.

Heat vegetable oil with soy sauce in a frying pan, add previously chopped carrots and fry them over medium heat. Immediately after this, you can start preparing the cutlets by frying them on both sides with the addition of the remaining greens.

Ready-made cutlets are recommended to be eaten with any porridge or jacket potatoes.

This amount of ingredients is enough for 5-6 full servings.

Steamed turkey cutlets

Required ingredients for the dish:

Steamed turkey cutlets

• turkey fillet – 500 g;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• onions – 1 pc.;
• low-fat sour cream - 3 tbsp. l.;
• garlic – 2 teeth;
• salt - to taste.

Cut the turkey fillet into pieces, peel the garlic, onion and grind it all using a meat grinder. Add low-fat sour cream and some spices (pepper, salt) to the resulting minced meat.

Carefully move the minced meat and use your hands to form it into round patties.

Place the formed cutlets in the bowl of a steamer or multicooker (select the “Steam” cooking mode) and cook them for approximately 20 minutes (steamed cutlets should thicken and darken slightly).

Ready-made diet turkey cutlets are recommended to be eaten with any side dish containing a small amount of calories.

This amount of ingredients is enough for 4-6 full servings.

Turkey casserole

Required ingredients for the dish:

Turkey casserole

• turkey fillet – 600 g;
• wheat flour – 600 g;
• raw potatoes – 1 kg;
• butter – 100 g;
• broccoli – 400 g;
• pepper, salt - to taste;
• milk (for sauce) – 1 l.

Cut the pre-washed and cleaned turkey fillet into small pieces. Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into small cubes or rectangles.

Place the sliced ​​meat in a baking dish and layer the potatoes and broccoli on top. Salt and pepper the resulting dish.

Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a frying pan, adding flour and frying over low heat (you should get some kind of lumps). Pour milk into the pan and cook the resulting mixture until thickened, stirring constantly. During cooking, you can add pepper and salt to the sauce.

Pour the prepared sauce over the layers of turkey and vegetables and place the baking dish in an oven preheated to 180-190°C for 60 minutes (until a golden brown crust forms).

This amount of ingredients is enough for 7 full servings.

Beef with apples

To surprise your family, simply prepare beef and apples for dinner.
You will get a spicy taste. This does not require many products. You most likely have all the ingredients in your refrigerator. Here's what you need to take:

• One hundred and fifty grams of beef,
• Two teaspoons of butter,
• Half a glass of milk
• A teaspoon of wheat flour,
• One hundred grams of apples.

1. The dish is very simple to prepare. For this dish, it is advisable to choose lean beef. It needs to be boiled and cut into slices.
2. Prepare the sauce. For him we take milk and flour. It is prepared in the same way as milk jelly. That is, the consistency should be the same.
3. Next, while the sauce is cooking, peel the apples, cutting out the core. Cut into circles.
4. Place sliced ​​apples and sliced ​​beef on a greased frying pan. Pour the resulting sauce on top, sprinkle with melted butter and bake.

Contraindications

There are no absolute contraindications to eating turkey meat. However, turkey meat, like other foods that contain a high percentage of protein, should not be consumed frequently by people with gout , kidney failure and urolithiasis .

People who have insufficient synthesis of digestive enzymes (proteases) should approach eating turkey with caution, since this may hinder the process of digesting protein-rich meat, which can lead to constipation , nausea and bloating .

Due to the fairly significant sodium content in turkey meat, it is not recommended to add salt during cooking to people who limit their salt intake, for example, hypertensive patients .

or Lose weight with meat

We offer three recipes for turkey breast dishes: holiday, everyday and dietary.
All recipes are surprisingly easy to follow thanks to the excellent taste of the bird. Turkey meat is not fatty, and therefore healthy for both children and adults. Turkey breast can serve as a holiday dish, an everyday dish and, of course, a dietary dish. During active employment, meat is necessary for a person; stewed turkey breast promotes weight loss not only because it is lean meat, but also in the sense that it allows you to stay full and strong during the difficult period of active weight loss, and can also serve as an everyday dish during the period of maintaining weight. reached low level. A delicious turkey breast dish does not require any spices; it is good for children from the age of two and at the same time a tasty dish for adult family members. We will braise the turkey in the oven. Three turkey breast dishes:

Pros and cons of the turkey diet

Pros of the diet

• Proteins themselves are low in calories and contain only 4 calories per gram (for example, 1 gram of fat contains 9 calories). In addition, the digestion of turkey meat proteins requires the body to consume a large amount of thermal energy ( thermogenesis ), which results in the consumption of an impressive number of calories. Simply put, by assimilating calories from proteins in food, the human body burns more calories than it consumes. As a percentage, energy expenditure for the processing of proteins is 20-30%, while 5-10% is spent on the absorption of carbohydrates, and 0-2% is spent on the transformation of fats. For example, when eating 50 grams of protein (200 kcal) and 30% energy consumption for their processing, only 140 kcal remains in the body.
• Due to the slow digestion process compared to carbohydrates and fats, proteins retain a feeling of fullness much longer, and therefore this diet will not be accompanied by a constant feeling of hunger.
• Proteins help remove excess fluid from the body, which can lead to the formation of tissue edema .
• Protein compounds are the “framework” of the human body, maintaining body tone, being responsible for bone strength and muscle elasticity. Protein deficiency can cause sagging skin, cellulite and flabby muscles. When consuming enough protein foods, the human body does not use up its reserves and, with weight loss, maintains muscle tone and skin elasticity.
• Proteins are part of hormones , organic fluids, enzymes , lymph , blood and are simply necessary for the human body to restore old cells and create new ones. They also take part in the regulation of acid-base balance , promote blood clotting , and also contribute to other processes that ensure the normal functioning of organs and systems. Regular lack of protein in food is harmful to human health and leads to various disorders of the functioning of the body. A lack of protein can reduce immunity, stop growth processes at a young age, cause the development of anemia and lead to a number of other diseases.

Cons of the diet

• Turkey meat is more expensive than vegetables, but the results of such a diet are much better.
• A large amount of protein in food taken over a long period of time leads to the accumulation of waste products from their processing in the body, in particular uric acid , which makes it difficult for the kidneys to function. This problem can be solved by consuming an increased volume of water (at least 1.5 liters per day).
• A diet rich in protein can cause constipation in people who are predisposed to it or who drink little water. Protein foods do not actually contain fiber, which promotes intestinal motility . For people with a tendency to constipation , nutritionists recommend eating pharmaceutical bran as part of their diet.

The benefits of baked turkey on a diet and weight loss

The first feature of turkey is that the meat is richest in protein compared to other types. Such protein is characterized by high value and is quickly absorbed, saturating the body with essential amino acids. The baked protein product helps support muscles while losing weight and quickly satisfies hunger.

Turkey meat contains a large amount of vitamin B12, which has a positive effect on blood composition, stops increased hair loss, reduces fatigue and strengthens the nervous system. If it is deficient during the diet, you may experience irritability and fatigue, and the appearance of your hair will deteriorate.

Low-calorie turkey is quickly digested due to a small amount of fat and a calorie content of 104 kcal per 100 grams of product. However, such properties are inherent only in fillets with the correct cooking method - in the oven, steamed, in a slow cooker, etc. no oil.

The phosphorus and potassium content in this meat helps maintain normal metabolism, which has a positive effect on progress in weight loss. Approximately 150 grams of baked turkey per day provides the average person with these microelements in full. Turkey meat is also a low-allergenic product, which is important for therapeutic diets, baby food, etc.

Don't add too much salt to baked turkey; it naturally contains a lot of sodium.

Between chicken and turkey fillet for baking, you should choose the latter. This meat turns out more juicy and does not dry out; it does not need high-calorie marinades and dressings, which is important for people losing weight. Turkey meat has a reduced cholesterol content and is allowed in most medical and dietary programs.

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Reviews and results

According to numerous reviews about the effectiveness of the turkey diet, it can be noted that the average daily weight with scrupulous adherence to the diet is 1 kilogram, which, in principle, is considered a fairly good achievement.

A very important aspect of the positive results of this diet is the consumption of increased volumes of water. Some people who ignored this recommendation experienced difficulty in bowel movements (constipation).

• “... I'm just in love with this diet. When I follow it, I don’t feel hungry at all. As soon as I start to gain excess weight, I immediately start eating turkey breast with vegetable salads. Tested – 2 kilograms evaporate steadily in 4 days”;
• “... I finally decided to go on this diet and today is the last day. I cooked everything without adding salt, using only turkey fillet as meat. Without salt it's disgusting, but generally tolerable. In 4 days I got rid of 2.5 kilograms. Every day I devoted 1 hour to physical exercise. I hope that the previous weight will not return soon”;
• “... Personally, the turkey diet wasn’t particularly suitable for me, although it was recommended to me by a friend who achieved incredible results with it. Maybe I did something wrong, but I think it’s not just that. For each person you need to choose a diet individually. I'm still searching."