Cold Cuts

[giantsbran1227]

How are they unhealthy? I usually have them all the time. I am guessing that they are packed with protein as they are just thin slices of meat.

Please explain if they are bad and what is a better alternative if they are bad.

[yanks26]

It depends on what type of meat you are eating:
Bologna = 15g Protein, 25g fat, and over 300 calories.
Ham = 9g, 5g, 91g
Pastrami = 26g,38g,>450

By far the healthiest is Turkey. I dont have exact numbers.

[DutchDynamite]

cold cuts are mostly processed, use shelf life extenders and are mostly very fatty and salty. Not a best choice but very tasty

[giantsbran1227]

So what would be a better meat alternative?

[Flab]

So what would be a better meat alternative?

Organic turkey or chicken.

[giantsbran1227]

Would that be turkey i need to cook?

[DutchDynamite]

So what would be a better meat alternative?

just eat it, don't take out all the good stuff from your menu, you will hate your life

[Flab]

Would that be turkey i need to cook?

I don't know, I just looked up healthiest meat and it said Turkey and Chicken, it also said don't eat too much Ham because it has a lot of salt. I'll post the article.

Man is used to eating meat it has been part of our diets for centuries, however in recent years many nutrionists have warned us about the dangers of meat. This article will separate the hype form the reality of eating meat.

Let’s look at which meat is the best to eat and what meat should be avoided and some of the Conclusions may surprise you!

Beef
Per 100g 136 calories 5.1g fat

About half the fat in beef is monounsaturated fat which is similar to the heart healthy fat that you find in olive oil.

Look for organic cuts. The reason for this is these cattle are more likely to have been fed on grass and not grain which makes the fat healthier and will contain more omega 3 which is heart friendly.

Pork
Per100g 123 calories 4g fat

Pigs tend to be intensely reared which increases the chance that pork will contain harmful chemicals. It is more important than ever in pork to go organic.

Lamb
Per 100g 156 calories 8.3g fat

Lab has a reputation as being unhealthy as it is a relatively fatty meat however lamb is one of the least intensely reared animals (the complete opposite to pork) and is relatively healthy and a great treat.

Ham
Per 100g 107 calories 3.3g of fat

Packaged ham can contain up to 37% water and have high doses of salt and even flavourings. Ham really is a meat that should only been eaten in moderation because of this.

Venison
Per 100g 120 calories 2.4g of fat

Tends to be wild or non intensively farmed it is therefore a very healthy choice for red meat lovers and one of the healthiest of all.

Bacon Per 100g 215 calories 16.5g of fat Just like ham very high in salt and preservatives that are the subject of cancer scares. Like ham only indulge occasionally.

Chicken
Per 100g 116 calories 3.2 fat minus skin

Full of iron, zinc and vitamin B12 a great choice, but make sure its organic chickens are one of the most intensely farmed meats and these can be full of things, well you really don’t want to know!

Turkey
Per 100g 119 calories 1g fat

Is one of the leanest meats and good source of protein. Turkey is Rich in B vitamins and zinc and a great source of tryptophan a brain boosting nutrient. Like chicken a very healthy meat - Go organic.

Duck
Per 100g 11.2 fat

A very fatty meat containing a lot of saturated fat, but also contains a lot of health benefits to with big doses of Iron and Zinc and B vitamins.

As you can see there are several excellent healthy meats with turkey being the best all round choice. All of the meats above can be eaten regularly with the exception of bacon and ham and beef is not as bad for as many nutritionists claim 0 In fact its good for you!

Man is a carnivore and many of the problems and health scares to do with meat are created by man, but if you go organic you can enjoy meat anytime and be healthy and happy - Enjoy!

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[Fidayin]

eat cold cuts of chicken and turkey, those are healthy and lots of protein with low fat.

[lukeybg]

eat a tin of tuna with a bit of salt, pepper and vinegar perfect!!!!