Ham and processed meats...good or not?

[Inspector]

So shaved ham is a nono?

 

[maxspeed96ct]

Its a no-no, but i gotta admit i stop at the deli and grab some sliced smoked turkey once in a while.....

 

[cwc2k1]

I'm used to buying a lb or so of fresh sliced ham from the deli at the grocery store, so if this is bad then what do I get? I guess for turkey I can get a whole one but what about other meats???? Is there any way to get healthy ham?? Thanks to whoever made this thread, its opened a new barrel of worms for free.

 

[nodiggitydave]

never mind the sodium or added water, protein wise, you don't get your moneys worth anyway.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Nah. not for me.

 

[crxdog]

fresh it tastes better and you know what your getting

 

[Tatyana]

I think reading the ingredients is enough to put anyone off it.

 

[sugashane]

I have a somewhat limited income, so I make do with any low sodium kind I can. If you can afford to though, get the real meat. Red meat, chicken, ect. Enjoy what you eat. Healthier and MUCH better tasting.

 

[guest username]

Packaged meats usually have lots of nitrites. Nitrites have been shown to significantly increase your risk of colon cancer. Stay away from any processed meats if possible.

 

[solrosenberg]

Is the sliced mesquite turkey from your local grocery store considered processed ? I eat the shit out of that stuff.