Turkey is considered an excellent choice for fat-watchers, as long as you exercise some caution. 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 can overeat,” said Tribole, media spokesman for the American Dietetic Assn. “Portion control is key.”
Tribole pointed out that some people attribute health-promoting properties to certain foods—particularly those that appear to be naturally low in fat—and then tend to overeat those foods.
For example, she explained that although lean turkey breast meat contains less fat than any other, processed byproducts from other parts of the poultry — such as turkey sausages, bologna and salami — can be comparable to cold cuts made from beef and pork, with up to 80% fat calories, depending on the manufacturer .
This simple salad recipe is based on honey-roasted turkey breast. The banana chips are optional, but add a nice crunch to the salad.
This recipe originally appeared in Toni Tipton-Martin's 1989 story, “Think Turkey: Turkey sausage and other new products can typically replace high-fat meats in a lower-fat diet.”
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