• In a medium bowl, combine the tuna with the slaw, stirring until well mixed. • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, agave nectar, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. • Add the mustard mixture to the tuna mixture, stirring to combine. Add raisins and lemon pepper. Stir all the ingredients well with a large spoon. Serve. • notes The ingredients can be combined in a 2-quart plastic zipper bag: Put the tuna and the slaw into the bag and shake to combine. Add the mustard, vinegar, agave nectar, mayonnaise, and lemon juice and shake to combine. Add the raisins and lemon pepper, shaking until all ingredients are evenly distributed. For a balanced quick and easy meal, add a piece of whole wheat pita bread or some whole wheat crackers. yield 2 servings nutrition analysis per serving 162 calories, 15 g carbohydrate, 15.2 g protein, 5.4 g fat, 6.4 g dietary fiber
155 Turkey Benefits Turkey is a relatively low-fat source of high-quality animal protein. It is a very good source of selenium and vitamin B6, two nutrients that are essential to healthy metabolism. Some studies have linked selenium deficiency to an increased risk of cancer, but it appears that in people with adequate selenium in their diets, increasing selenium had no further protective effect. More research is needed to pin down this mineral’s anti-cancer potential. It does act as an antioxidant, and it is involved in proper thyroid function. nutritional composition (turkey breast) One ounce of turkey breast provides 23 calories, 0 g carbohydrate, 4.7 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 0 g dietary fiber, 1.7 mg niacin, 1 mcg folic acid, 58 mg potassium, 301 mg sodium, 48 mg phosphorus, and 4 mg magnesium. nutritional composition (turkey patty) One 4-ounce cooked ground turkey patty provides 193 calories, 0 g carbohydrate, 22.4 g protein, 10.8 g fat, 0 g dietary fiber, 4 mg niacin, 6 mcg folic acid, 221 mg potassium, 88 mg sodium, 161 mg phosphorus, and 20 mg magnesium.
Bringing It Home Prepared, precooked turkey breast is a convenient source of good nutrition, but it does contain more salt than fresh turkey breast cooked at home. When buying cooked turkey breast, try to find turkey breast with the fewest additives and preservatives. Avoid nitrites, which are often used to preserve the color of cold cuts.
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