National Poultry Day

Today is National Poultry Day.  Poultry are any type of domestic fowl such as chicken, turkeys, ducks and geese.  Poultry can be raised for meat or eggs.  Poultry has been an important part of the diet for many years now.  Pigeons, ducks and geese were being raised in China over 3,000 years ago.  Chickens were brought to the United States in the 16^th century by European explorers. 

Poultry is a very good source of protein, providing about 67% of the daily value in just 4 ounces. Chicken in particular is very versatile and can be cooked/prepared in many different ways. Chicken also provides the body with tryptophan, selenium, vitamins B3 and B6, phosphorus, and choline. The leanest part of the chicken is the breast which has less than half the fat of a piece of fat trimmed choice grade T-bone steak. Be sure to remove the skin before cooking to eliminate the unhealthy, artery clogging saturated fat.

You can celebrate National Poultry day by cooking your favorite poultry dish, cooking a new poultry dish, or by ordering your favorite chicken dinner at a local restaurant.  I don't eat poultry so I am celebrating by bringing awareness to ya'll about the holiday and recommending you visit the website below.

Visit www.eatwild.com to learn about grass-fed food and facts.  You can also access local farms where you can purchase grass fed meats.  They believe: “When you choose to eat meat, eggs, and dairy products from animals raised on pasture, you are improving the welfare of the animals, helping to put an end to environmental degradation, helping small-scale ranchers and farmers make a living from the land, helping to sustain rural communities, and giving your family the healthiest possible food. It’s a win-win-win-win situation.”