Sunday, November 18, 2007

And now for the TURKEY!

Turkey is lean meat, it's healthy for you, you need the protein... yes, all of these things are true. But this bird can still be prepared in unhealthy ways.

For starters, buy an ORGANIC, free-range turkey. (Whatever you do, don't get the self-basting kind.) This means you will get a lean, protein-filled turkey without all of the antibiotics, animal by-products, preservatives or hormones found in other turkeys. Plus, it tastes better too!

If you want to marinate in a healthy way, mix up a little olive oil, lemon juice, cracked pepper, & onion powder. Lightly, baste the bird before you put it in the oven. Perfection!
(To save a few fat grams and calories for yourself, be sure to trim around the edges to remove the skin. You won't miss out on the taste, promise!)

One more thing turkey...

Start a new tradition with your family, and participate in a Turkey Trot on Turkey Day! It's great fun and great exercise! You can walk, run, jog, or a combination of all three. Burning calories is burning calories!

Here are two options in the Metroplex...


**DALLAS TURKEY TROT - A 5K RACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!**

Date:
Thursday, November 22, 2007

Time:
09:00 AM

Venue:
starting at Dallas City Hall Plaza

Address:
1500 Marilla Street
Dallas, TX 75201

**Additional Information**

Fees:
$18.00 until 11/10/07
$20.00 - 11/11- 11/19 (on-line registration will cut off at midnight on 11/19)
Dogs - $10 (All dogs must register)

Website:
http://www.thetrot.com


**FORT WORTH TURKEY TROT - 5K, 10K, OR BOTH!**

Date:
Thursday, November 22, 2007

Time:
08:00 AM

Venue:
Fort Worth, Texas

Address:
6115 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Prices:
5k - $22.00
10k - $22.00
Both 10k and 5k - $27.00
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Website:
http://www.fwtrot.org

(To find a race near you, search for races on www.active.com!)