| During the winter holiday season it seems there is | | | | the bountiful bird: |
| always plenty of turkey available for consumption. In | | | | 3 Ounces of Roast Turkey (mix of light & dark |
| fact, we may eat so much turkey we fear we will | | | | meat) Contains: |
| soon start to gobble. Though it may seem tedious, | | | | 145 Calories |
| Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) patients take heart - this | | | | 25 grams protein |
| is one holiday staple in which we can indulge | | | | 4.2 grams fat |
| recklessly! Gastric bypass and lap-band weight loss | | | | 23% daily value of Niacin |
| surgery patients are encouraged to enjoy a diet rich | | | | 20% daily value Vitamin B6 |
| in lean animal protein and low in processed | | | | 17% daily value zinc |
| carbohydrates. That great American bird, the turkey, | | | | 11% daily value iron |
| fits the bill being lean protein, easily digestible and | | | | I know there are tons of "disguise your leftover |
| delicious. | | | | turkey" recipes out there. But you know, in a |
| Turkey is a fabulous low-fat high-protein nutrient-rich | | | | sentimental moment I'm willing to slice off three |
| source for your LivingAfterWLS lifestyle. A 3-ounce | | | | ounces from the turkey carcass, enjoy it plain and |
| serving of turkey is about the right volume to fill the | | | | simple paying homage big bird! "Thank you turkey, |
| stomach pouch leaving a WLS patient satiated and | | | | for making me a lean-mean-healthy machine!" |
| comfortable. Here are a few things to consider about | | | | Enjoy those turkey leftovers! |