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The British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board and the B.C. Turkey Association represent British Columbia's registered turkey farmers. The BCTMB and the BCTA work closely with all industry partners to promote safe, quality and nutritious turkey products in our province.




Try something new tonight!

There is so much more to a great meal with turkey than just the traditional turkey dinner. Check out some of the amazing recipes, and see for yourself how delicious, healthy, and unexpected a meal with turkey can be!


Quick Turkey Biryani


Grilled Curry Turkey Thighs


Turkey, Broccoli & Almond Salad


Taco Turkey-Lentil Lettuce Wraps


Curried Mango, Turkey and Walnut Salad


Tandoori Turkey with Lime Mint Raita


Butter Turkey


Turkey Tikka Masala


Turkey Jalfrezi


Turkey and Mozzarella Stuffed Veggies


Squash Turkey Zucchini Soup


Turkey Tortilla Cones

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What Turkeys Eat


In Canada, turkeys are NOT given hormones or steroids.

These have been prohibited for over 30 years. It is scientific advancements such as selective breeding, better feed formulation and on-farm management practices that are responsible for the larger, healthier turkeys raised today.


Turkeys are fed nutritionally balanced diets of mixed grains and oilseeds, which typically include corn, soya, wheat, barley and canola, for healthy growth and development. There may also be a small percentage (6 to 8 percent) of animal protein, such as meat and bone meal, in some turkey feeds, which helps to ensure that there is enough protein, calories, minerals and fat to meet a naturally omnivorous turkey’s nutritional requirements.

Feed is often adjusted to match the growth stages of the birds. Young turkeys (poults) are fed a “starter” mixture. As they grow, the feed is changed to meet nutritional requirements. Each type of feed includes the proper balance of protein, energy, fibre, fat and other elements such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamins.




10 Terrific Health Benefits For Turkeys


Here Are 10 Terrific Reasons to Love Turkey!


Turkey is a nutritional powerhouse!




Turkey is packed with high quality PROTEIN










Turkey gives you a boost with energizing IRON.

Iron is a mineral that keeps your body’s cells working properly, helps boost resistance to infection and helps your body to use energy. Iron delivers oxygen through your body to your muscles and your brain so you feel energized. Although Popeye might be known for eating spinach to get his muscle-energizing iron, he should be pairing it with turkey! That’s because turkey contains a type of iron – heme iron – that is easily absorbed by your body. All cuts of turkey contain iron, but the dark meat is a bit higher in iron than white meat.



Turkey builds up your body with immune – strengthening ZINC.

Think of the mineral zinc like your inner boxer; it’s a key nutrient that helps your body fight off infections and heal wounds. All cuts of turkey will provide you with some bodyboosting zinc, but ground turkey and dark turkey meat have the most; they are considered “excellent sources” of zinc*. 

*per 100 gram serving.




Turkey is naturally low in SODIUM

aSodium is a mineral that you’ve likely heard you need to reduce. While it’s true, many of us get too much of it, we do need sodium to stay healthy. Sodium helps regulate blood pressure and muscle and nerve activity. Although we need some sodium in our diet, too much can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.




Turkey is bursting with VITAMIN B12

Vitamin B12 is found naturally only in animal products, such as turkey, and is essential for vital functions in your body. Vitamin B12:




Turkey is Chockfull of NIACIN

Niacin is a B vitamin, also known as vitamin B3. Like the other B vitamins, niacin is water- soluble, so it’s not stored in your body; you need to eat foods containing niacin every day. Here’s why that’s important:




Turkey delivers bone – building Vitamin D





Turkey provides you with heart health POTASSIUM





Turkey is filled with PHOSPHORUS




* per 100 gram serving



Turkey supplies you SELENIUM for health skin
