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Why is turkey meat suitable for children?

28.02.2023
Why is turkey meat suitable for children?
Turkey meat is a dietary, hypoallergenic, and healthy product for children. Turkey puree is recommended by paediatricians as the first meat side dish. Turkey meat is included in the diet of infants from 8 months of age and in artificial or mixed nutrition from 6 months of age.
 
Turkey meat is very healthy for children, and it is also hypoallergenic. Owing to these features, turkey meat is also recommended for consumption by infants. Turkey meat contains much more useful substances for the full development of a child than other types of meat: vitamins (A, E, PP, K, group B, etc.); minerals (iodine, sulphur, magnesium, selenium, cobalt, chromium, potassium, sodium, iron, phosphorus, etc.); unsaturated fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3; tryptophan (essential alpha-amino acid); ashes; water etc. The energy value of turkey meat is only 276 kcal per 100 g of product.
 
The meat contains a lot of protein and very little fat. Eating turkey meat is very beneficial for a child's health: Calcium strengthens bones and muscles, it contributes to the normal development of the musculoskeletal system and teeth, it normalizes the state of the nervous system, and improves the quality of the child's sleep. Vitamins of group B in turkey meat stabilize the metabolism. Selenium reduces the likelihood of cancer and supports the proper development and functioning of the thyroid gland. Magnesium, iron, and zinc in combination with vitamin E stabilize the child's emotional state and improve the functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin K strengthens blood vessels and optimizes the cardiovascular system. Phosphorus maintains healthy joints and activates brain activity. Tocopherol (vitamin E) moisturizes the skin, fights against drying and cracks. Turkey meat contains twice as much iron as beef, which prevents anaemia in children.
 
Turkey meat is easily and almost completely digestible for the child's organism because it does not contain coarse fibres. This product is a powerful antioxidant which helps to remove toxins and harmful substances. Thanks to the large number of vitamins and minerals, it helps to strengthen the immune system.
 
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