Thanksgiving Turkey Delicious & Nutritious

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Just about everyone this week will become inundated with turkey, whether its Thanksgiving dinner or left overs for the next week here are some of the excellent health benefits of eating turkey meat.  

Nutrients
- Turkey is a very good source of protein, selenium, niacin, vitamin B6 and the amino acid tryptothan.
Reduce LDL Cholesterol
- The Cholesterol Education Program recommends adopting diets that are low in cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fatty acids.
Cancer Prevention
- The amino acid tryptophan is needed for T cells, a type of immune system cell that kills cancer cells.
Mood Enhancer
- Neurotransmitters are made from amino acids, and the neurotransmitter serotonin is made from tryptophan. Serotonin helps to improve mood and eating food such as turkey can improve your mood.
Immune Booster
- There is a growing body of evidence indicating that the amino acid tryptophan plays a pivotal role in the immune system.
Testosterone Booster
- The protein from organic turkey will help in maintaining optimum testosterone levels in men.
Insomnia
- The amino acid tryptophan plays a vital role in sleep and is effective in promoting sleep in cases of chronic insomnia.

With the holidays approaching quickly stress levels can become increasingly high. Stress is a major cause of spinal misalignment don't forget to have your spine checked and adjusted. East Orange Wellness and Injury wishes you a safe and healthy holiday season.