Easy to cook and with only 1g of fat per oz of skinless flesh and 140 calories per 100g, turkey is a great way to get your daily protein.
It’s also a good source of all B vitamins, as well as potassium, phosphorus and zinc.
“Has my turkey been reared in the UK?” That's the question people should be asking this Christmas.
The best dressed Christmas turkeys will be carrying the UK turkey logo - this is a new initiative that smaller farmers will use to differentiate their product at the butchers and from the farm shop.
If you're in the supermarket, look for the ‘QBT’ mark which stands for Quality British Turkey - more information can be found on the Quality British Turkey website.
Many shoppers now buy a crown or breast joint, rather than a whole bird. But did you know that these cuts may have been imported from Poland or as far away as South America?
With concerns raised about climate change, more people are stopping to consider the impact that everyday goods - including food - have on the environment.
How far has your turkey flown? Make sure you look for the logos below to ensure you are buying from a UK turkey producer and help to reduce the number of food miles.
