turkey at christmas

For people who do consider Christmas as their biggest holiday of the year, why is it so often taken for granted that the dinner always has to be turkey?" This is speculation and an assumption that turkey is imperative, which it is not but merely an item to include to diversify a meal. There is also a reason turkey is prevalently included in large meals because it is a healthy protein, is able to be flavored, and many enjoy the taste regardless of Con's perspective. "But I know many people who always have turkey at Christmas and are too set in their ways to have something different but the rest of the year they hardly ever have turkey for dinner at all (we don't do thanksgiving here in England)." You should consider that the reason they continue to include turkey in their meal is because of the satisfaction it brings them, hence the reason it would continue to be included. If turkey was as you proposed, dry and tasteless, turkey would become a less prominent item during Christmas and Thanksgiving. "Some people have even said to me their not particularly keen on turkey but always have it at Christmas. Why do so many people insist on having a meat they don't really enjoy for their special meal of the year." If this is true, then the people who continue to include turkey at Christmas despite their dislike for the turkey, they are not particularly bright. This is akin to driving route B, whereas route A is quicker and less miles, but the driver continues to drive route B but dislikes driving route B. It appears that you are opposing the tradition of including turkey, rather than turkey itself. "Secondly, Pro has suggested numerous methods and techniques of preparing the turkey without considering the possibility that the bird itself could be the issue. I spend every Christmas with my family and they always cook a turkey. They don't cook it badly as Pro has suggested. Its just that I'm not a fan of turkey. Personally Id much rather have pork or lamb for my Christmas dinner." There is not much to address here. The issue is the bird according to you, albeit I fail to perceive why others continue to include turkey year after year during Christmas if the bird wasn't an issue. This is merely your opinion of turkey. "Unlike the rest of my family I'm not a traditionalist. I'm the same with birthdays and other events. I like to mix things up a bit instead of doing the same thing year after year. Turkey at Christmas is a Traditionalist thing to do. To always stubbornly stick to the old traditions is to make big events such as Christmas routine and therefore boring." You are again opposing the tradition of including turkey and not the turkey. I can infer that turkey is not the issue you have with directly, but the adherence of a tradition at Christmas to include turkey. Summarization: Con's previous round demonstrated that he opposes the tradition of including turkey, and provides limited reasons of why turkey should not be included. He has offered, aside from his opinion, no reasons as to why turkey is inappropriate during Christmas. The only attempt of an argument he advanced to demonstrate that turkey is not desired was his statement, "Pro has suggested numerous methods and techniques of preparing the turkey without considering the possibility that the bird itself could be the issue." He then remarks," Its just that I'm not a fan of turkey. Personally Id much rather have pork or lamb for my Christmas dinner." He is proposing that as a result of his dislike of turkey, others should adopt a similar perspective, which is what I disagree with. If others are content with the inclusion of turkey at Christmas, they should continue to implement it. Health benefits: I favor turkey because it is a healthy protein; lean and provides a complete source of amino acids, and also is a low calorie food. 4 ounces of turkey contains an exorbitant 34 grams of protein, which as I mentioned is complete regarding amino acids. Turkey also contains a multitude of vitamins and minerals such as; vitamin b3, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin b12. These are a few of the many vitamins and minerals found in turkey. Turkey is also very low on the glycemic index, denoting that turkey is an appropriate choice for those with diabetic or insulin problems. considering that turkey is a high protein, low calorie, and low fat (the fats found in turkey are not linked to heart disease or excessive cholesterol), this bird is also appropriate for those with cardiovascular problems. Not to mention if you are a fitness practicer or athlete, this bird is also tremendously advantageous for recovery and development of muscle tissue. These health benefits represent why I favor turkey at Christmas, and if possible, as frequently as possible. http://www.whfoods.com...