Here are some nutritional highlights of some popular festive foods. The white meat is defiantly the lowest fat seasonal meat you can find. The self and butter ball types are higher in fat. They have been injected with extra fat to keep the meat moist. To keep the moisture in, cover the bird with a lid or tin foil.
Some people cook the bird breast side down and the moisture rolls into the bulk of the meat.
The larger the bird, the more meat you can get for your dollar. If you buy frozen, it's best to let the bird thaw in the refrigerator and a 20 pound bird can take as long as 4 to 5 days. To test if the bird is finished cooking, see if a leg moves up and down easily. In the beta carotene contest carrots win first place and sweet potatoes come in a close second place for the greatest source of this antioxidant thought to help prevent cancer and other diseases. Sweet Potatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium.