Question 1

is it better to eat ground turkey or lean ground beef?

Accepted Answer

No clear winner: Read the label- these are essentially equivalent if the fat content is similar. Both are good sources of protein, and the differences in types of fat are negligible between them. As always, vegetable and some fish sources of protein are even more healthful, but neither ground turkey nor lean ground beef is a bad choice for meat eaters.

Question 2

my husband and i ate undercooked ground turkey. how concerned should i be?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully not: As long as you feel well then no concern. If you have any GI symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, that may be a concern. If that occurs attempt to stay well hydrated and if you are unable, go to the ER. All the best and I hope the poultry was safe.

Question 3

i'm concerned that i ate bad ground turkey. what will happen? what should i look for?

Accepted Answer

Please see below: You don't need to worry unless you feel nauseous or throw up or diarrhea and belly pain.

Question 4

can i use the pop-up timer that comes with frozen turkey to gauge if it's ready to eat? i heard it's unreliable and unsafe.

Accepted Answer

We'll : It's best to use a regular cooking thermometer that shows 160°

Question 5

i am trying to eat healthier is ground turkey any healthier than ground beef?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ground turkey is healthier than ground beef.  Turkey is more lean (has less animal fat).

Question 6

ive been eating butterball farm to family ground turkey as a beef alternative to be healthier. is it true ground turkey has more saturated fat??? i feel like i did more harm than good eating a pound a week.

Accepted Answer

Saturated fat:  Are you eating the Butterball Extra-lean ground turkey? If yes - it only has about 1.5 grams of saturated fat per 100 gram serving. See:  https://www.butterball.ca/products/extralean-ground-turkey/

Question 7

can you help? is 99% lean ground turkey good for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Helpful: This is a good source of protein and obviously if labeled properly, contains little fat.  Add this to the overall balance of your diet and you should achieve your goal.

Question 8

help docs! i'm trying to watch my weight for swimming and i'm curious if ground turkey is healthy?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how ...: You are preparing the food. In itself, ground turkey is very healthy! A great alternative to red meat, it is a lean protein. Protein is great for muscle building and overall body health, plus it keeps you full for longer. A balanced diet is always best, and avoidance of high-sugar and high-fat foods.

Question 9

what are different ways to prevent getting food poisoning after ingesting raw ground turkey?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The symptoms, however, usually occur within 6-8 hours after eating the contaminated food.

Question 10

well i ate at 8pm stomach didn't start hurting until about 2 am then i threw up an hour later. i had pasta and ground turkey with some pasta sauce. after i threw up i felt better than i drank some water and my stomach began hurting again only threw up onc

Accepted Answer

Food-borne illness: Tell us more so we can be of greater help, but symptoms sound most consistent with a self-limited food borne illness.

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Is it better to eat ground turkey or lean ground beef?

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My husband and i ate undercooked ground turkey. how concerned should i be?

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I'm concerned that i ate bad ground turkey. what will happen? what should i look for?

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Can i use the pop-up timer that comes with frozen turkey to gauge if it's ready to eat? i heard it's unreliable and unsafe.

A member asked:

I am trying to eat healthier is ground turkey any healthier than ground beef?

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Ive been eating butterball farm to family ground turkey as a beef alternative to be healthier. is it true ground turkey has more saturated fat??? i feel like i did more harm than good eating a pound a week.

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Can you help? is 99% lean ground turkey good for weight loss?

A member asked:

Help docs! i'm trying to watch my weight for swimming and i'm curious if ground turkey is healthy?

A member asked:

What are different ways to prevent getting food poisoning after ingesting raw ground turkey?

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Well i ate at 8pm stomach didn't start hurting until about 2 am then i threw up an hour later. i had pasta and ground turkey with some pasta sauce. after i threw up i felt better than i drank some water and my stomach began hurting again only threw up onc

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