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Eating Turkey Can Improve Health In Long Run

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Eating turkey leftovers may better your long-term health. That’s according to Medical News Today

Turkey helps keep insulin levels stable after meals. It also contains selenium--studies suggest the mineral may decrease the risk of prostate, lung, skin and other cancers.