Turkey that's not injected with salt

[terez]

Recently, I read that turkey is one of the "super foods", along with blueberries, beans, yogurt, etc. so I'm getting more turkey into my diet.

What I see at the stores is turkey that is "all natural" and it tasted great, but the salt in it made me swell up. Since then I have looked for turkey that hasn't been salted.

Trader Joe's doesn't have any; would ordering fresh turkey be better? Or where could I find organic-or even heritage-turkey online that hasn't been injected to make it taste "better"?

[Ma Bailey]

I feel your pain!! Every Thanksgiving I go through this. This year I was able to get one at Earthfare. Not sure if they carry them year-round. I'm suspicious of ANYTHING that is injected with ANYTHING. I can do my own injecting if I feel the need, but so far every turkey, chicken or piece of beef or pork I have tasted that has been "enhanced" makes me VERY thirsty afterward and makes me retain water as well.
I wonder what they are covering up or hiding when they do that??? >^.,.^<

[DiamondDeb]

I'm also suspicious of anything injected with anything.

I like turkey enough to eat it year round but since giving up the regular stuff in the stores I have not found anywhere to buy turkey. I am so hungry for it.

I don't think I'll be able to afford to order organic. I don't think fresh turkey is going to be good unless it is grassfed or wild.

I'm going to see if there might be a local farm that raises them.

[thestreets]

How is turkey a super food? Isn't that only low fat dogma? Because it is a source of low fat protein?

[DiamondDeb]

Originally Posted by thestreets

How is turkey a super food? Isn't that only low fat dogma? Because it is a source of low fat protein?

I really don't care that it's a super food. I just think it tastes super.

That said, I found this:

At last! Turkey receives its just recognition. Passed over as the official national bird in favor of the eagle (despite Ben Franklin’s enthusiastic support), the turkey is too often relegated to a once-a-year meal. Ignored and virtually invisible eleven months of the year, it’s been a quiet few hundred years for the poor bird. Turkey is a SuperFood. Highly nutritious, low in fat, inexpensive, versatile, and always available, the turkey has finally come into its own. When you discover all of turkey’s terrific nutritious benefits, it will surely become part of your regular diet.

Skinless turkey breast is one of, if not the leanest meat protein sources on the planet. This alone could make it a SuperFood: but turkey also offers a rich array of nutrients, particularly niacin, selenium, vitamins B6 and B12, and zinc. These nutrients are heart-healthy and are also valuable in helping to lower the risk for cancer.

[thestreets]

ah thanks, I'd much rather be eating fattier meat, I;m not a big fan of turkey.

[Ma Bailey]

I do believe I could live on turkey and/or chicken 365 days a year! We have roasted, BBQ'ed and fried a turkey...it was all good! I know most people in-the-know say that you should remove and discard the skin, but that is the best part...just ask anyone that is around while the bird is being carved..almost lost a finger that way ! Yep, bring on the organic turkey...got my fork and knife all ready!! >^.,.^<

[DiamondDeb]

Originally Posted by thestreets

ah thanks, I'd much rather be eating fattier meat, I;m not a big fan of turkey.

It has a lot of other benefits, too.

I always buy lean cuts of meat. I prefer to get as much protein as possible for my money. I would rather add my own choice of healthy fats.

[terez]

This isn't an old list of low fat foods since yogurt is on it, as well as walnuts. There's no specification of yogurt having to be low fat. Personally, I only care for turkey slathered in either cheese or mayonnaise, or smoked.

I don't know if the organic turkey is injected with salt or not. I'll have to ask.

[thestreets]

Originally Posted by DiamondDeb

It has a lot of other benefits, too.

I always buy lean cuts of meat. I prefer to get as much protein as possible for my money. I would rather add my own choice of healthy fats.

yeah but I don't see how it really is better than other meats. I always buy pretty fatty things and do less protein.

[DiamondDeb]

Originally Posted by thestreets

yeah but I don't see how it really is better than other meats. I always buy pretty fatty things and do less protein.

I get more protein for my money buying lean cuts of meat. For me saving money is a good thing. I also have control over my fats that way & add the ones I prefer. It is a better choice for me.

[JunkInMyTrunk]

Originally Posted by DiamondDeb

It has a lot of other benefits, too.

I always buy lean cuts of meat. I prefer to get as much protein as possible for my money. I would rather add my own choice of healthy fats.

Actually, grass fed meat has some of the healthiest fat available -more CLA than chicken. Don't assume because it is animal fat that it is unhealthy and somehow vegetable or seed fat is healthier. Think about canola oil versus the skin on a free range chicken. I'd take the skin on a free range chicken everytime. Actually, I'd take the skin on any chicken over canola oil.

[JunkInMyTrunk]

Originally Posted by terez

Recently, I read that turkey is one of the "super foods", along with blueberries, beans, yogurt, etc. so I'm getting more turkey into my diet.

What I see at the stores is turkey that is "all natural" and it tasted great, but the salt in it made me swell up. Since then I have looked for turkey that hasn't been salted.

Trader Joe's doesn't have any; would ordering fresh turkey be better? Or where could I find organic-or even heritage-turkey online that hasn't been injected to make it taste "better"?

I think there is a farm or ranch maybe Niemans or something like that sells free range turkey around Thanksgiving from the Williams -Sonoma catalogue. They are pretty expensive, but you could do a search and maybe it is cheaper from their website if they sell directly.

Also, go to the eatwild dot com website and search for local sources. I see you are in Missouri and you should have some local sources. My local source in Ohio recently sent a letter about turkeys available for sale. These grass fed, free range turkeys are not injected with anything.

For Thanksgiving and Christmas I get a fresh turkey that is offered in my local grocery store that has nothing injected and it is the most tender, moist turkey we have ever had. The farm they come from is local to Ohio and it is pricey, but so worth it.

[DiamondDeb]

Originally Posted by JunkInMyTrunk

Actually, grass fed meat has some of the healthiest fat available -more CLA than chicken. Don't assume because it is animal fat that it is unhealthy and somehow vegetable or seed fat is healthier. Think about canola oil versus the skin on a free range chicken. I'd take the skin on a free range chicken everytime. Actually, I'd take the skin on any chicken over canola oil.

Canola oil is not a healthy fat. It is one I avoid.

The local beef & poultry I get doesn't come with nutritional labels but I am fine with that.

[terez]

Originally Posted by JunkInMyTrunk

I think there is a farm or ranch maybe Niemans or something like that sells free range turkey around Thanksgiving from the Williams -Sonoma catalogue. They are pretty expensive, but you could do a search and maybe it is cheaper from their website if they sell directly.

Also, go to the eatwild dot com website and search for local sources. I see you are in Missouri and you should have some local sources. My local source in Ohio recently sent a letter about turkeys available for sale. These grass fed, free range turkeys are not injected with anything.

For Thanksgiving and Christmas I get a fresh turkey that is offered in my local grocery store that has nothing injected and it is the most tender, moist turkey we have ever had. The farm they come from is local to Ohio and it is pricey, but so worth it.

Thank you for the link; I found three farmers in Ste. Genevieve, which is a short drive from my house!! Maybe I can order a turkey from one of them.

[Strawberry]

There's an easy fix to your "lowfat" turkey = slather the thing with butter under the skin and baste liberally with butter while cooking!! (Its soooo good!)