Go cold turkey
Make the switch from a Broad-breasted to a heritage turkey this year.
Illustration: McKibillo
As much as Thanksgiving is supposed to be about showing gratitude, let's face it: most folks are more concerned with bingeing on bird. The turkeys most families feast on are the Broad-breasted variety -- fowls that are bred to have unnaturally large chests and fast growth rates. While the white meat is undeniably tasty, breeding to attain beefier birds has left turkeys with a slew of health problems. This holiday, try a heritage turkey instead. These gobblers mate naturally, live a long life outdoors and grow slowly. They may be smaller than Frankenbirds, but they're still fingerlickin' good.
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