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Free Range Turkey and Kosher Turkey

The Free Range Turkey and Organic Turkeys can be a much better choice than factory farmed turkeys and this lean meat has been made famous for its great left over turkey recipes.

Turkey nutrition includes being one of the leanest white meats available - especially without the skin.

The Kosher turkey differs from other turkeys mainly in the way they are humanely slaughtered according to Jewish Religious Laws.

Free range turkeys and organic turkeys are usually antibiotic and hormone free birds.

Turkey Nutrition

Great source of lean protein

Turkey is low in fat and saturated fat

Turkey is lower in cholesterol than other meats

Rich in the mineral Selenium

Great source of Vitamins B3 and B6

Contains a good amount of phosphorus, zinc, potassium, iron, and magnesium

Free Range and Organic Turkeys

The Free Range Turkey must have access to the outside and Organic Turkeys must be fed organic feed along with being given access to the outdoors.

Typically these types of birds are not given hormones or antibiotics like most factory farmed birds get and this makes them less likely to mess up your hormones.

Although, free range can mean leaving the door open to the outdoors for about 5 minutes and organic feed can mean soy.

So you want to look for farms that give their turkeys enough access to sunshine and ample room to move about along with a balanced diet.

"What about Pastured Turkeys?"

Pastured turkeys that are allowed to eat grass from the outside and not fed soy will differ from any grain fed turkey whether its called free range or organic.

These turkeys that have access to natural pastures will offer your body more nutrition and have a more robust flavor.

Kosher Turkey

Kosher foods fulfill the requirements of the Jewish Dietary Laws.

The Kosher turkey is treated differently when it comes time to slaughter the turkey. It is done by someone who is trained to do this job as swiftly and humanely as possible. These birds are not stunned before they are slaughtered.

Also these birds do not get soaked in hot water to remove their feathers, only cold water is used.

They are then salted or brined and rinsed to draw out any blood. Some say this makes the bird much more tasty and juicy.

Kosher turkeys are naturally raised and are allowed to roam freely in large coops. You can also find kosher turkeys that are organic.