3 ½ oz of skinless turkey breast contains about 4 grams of fat and 30 grams of protein making it an excellent recovery meal
While Thanksgiving turkey does contain the amino acid tryptophan which is known to induce sleep, it will not get you sleepy right away. Nonetheless eating high amounts of food in a short period of time will!
Turkey is an inexpensive source of essential vitamins and minerals like potassium (prevents muscle cramping), B vitamins (to increase the ability to repair and build muscle much faster), zinc (wound healing), and phosphorus (energy metabolism).
Good source of iron for female athletes to prevent iron deficiency