Turkey is the traditional meat used for Christmas dinner.  The history of this festive food dates back to 1526 when William Strickland introduced this meat to the UK.  Following this introduction the popularity of turkey has skyrocketed and during Christmas 2008 approximately 10 million turkeys were consumed in the UK.  The good news is that turkey is popular for a reason.  Not only is it tasty but it is also extremely healthy.  That's why today I am going to be taking a detailed look at this festive meat and the health benefits it can provide. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TURKEY? Turkey was … [Read more...]