Talk Turkey: The Surprising Nutrition Behind Your Thanksgiving Bird
Updated: November 17, 2025 Written by: Janessa Withers, Dietetic Intern with University of Minnesota – School of Public Health Have you ever wondered how turkey earned its centerpiece at the Thanksgiving table? When the pilgrims first arrived, turkeys were plentiful- however the bird didn’t become the Thanksgiving star until the mid 1800s. That’s when the […]