Deli meat

[tony031469 81]

I'm trying to find different things to eat as a snack and for lunch. I'm thinking deli meat. They have alot of sodium in it. Even the low sodium is still high. Any suggestions?

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[Miss Mac 6,261]

I guess I would avoid salami and bologna, but I eat deli ham and turkey all the time.

[Christinamo7 4,041]

at this point I am not eating enough volume of it to worry about the sodium - but if sodium is a concern for you I'd stick with the lower sodium versions.

one thing I did last weekend was roll up some leftover asparagus stalks in one slice of deli ham (very thin as it is rolled around) and half a slice of really good swiss cheese. then I cut them in half. 2 stalks of asparagus in each roll.

they were FABULOUS as a little snacky treat.

I have done the same with baby spinach in the middle, again so good.

you could spread the ham thinly with some Dijon mustard if that is too your liking. a little tiny smidge of honey mustard might be just the thing.

anyway, you can come up with a satisfying snack that uses deli meat as an ingredient but where the other ingredients are not as sodium heavy if you want.

[agreen67 47]

Boars Head brand has an "All Natural" line of deli meats - there's uncured ham, oven roasted roast beef, roasted chicken and roasted turkey. I've had the chicken and roast beef - they taste great. http://boarshead.com/products/all-natural

[heidikat72 935]

My NUT recommended the low sodium Boar's Head deli meat products (turkey, roast beef and ham - said to avoid things like salami and bologna).

You could make roll ups by putting a little cheese on the slice of meat and rolling it up. Even grilling the roll up in a frying pan if you want melty grilled cheese effect.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

one of my favorite Snacks is rolling up some deli meat and cheese around a pickle spear. I don't really worry about the sodium because I'm only eating much of it

[fernandfj 469]

When i crave pizza I layer deli meats (ham and/or turkey) with some mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes and onions and pop it in the oven for a few minutes. It makes a really nice meal!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'm 3+ years out and often ask the deli person for 1-3 slices of meat and cheese. I used to get weird looks for placing such a small order, but now they are used to it. Now I get weird looks for other reasons.

When I am at home and feeling fancy, I take a slice of avocado, and roll it in pepper jack and ham or turkey. (Sometimes I go wild and add a slice of bacon.). I then throw it in a hot pan and roll it around until the cheese melts. Best roll ups ever.

[tony031469 81]

Thank you very much. All great ideas. Guess where I'm going after work? ????

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[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

You can cook up another small piece of chicken breast with your supper and cut that into 1 oz slices to snack on for the next few days if you are hungry between meals; it's a great source of lean Protein.< /p>

[KristenLe 5,979]

one of my favorite Snacks is rolling up some deli meat and cheese around a pickle spear. I don't really worry about the sodium because I'm only eating much of it

Oh - I have to try this!!

[mkc 2]

I'm 4 weeks out and one of the only things I can comfortably eat is boars head ever roast chicken breast. Apparently it's cooked in broth so it's very moist. I can only eat a slice here or there but it feels like a huge accomplishment & I think it's delicious. I'm not sure of the sodium content but this is a deli meat that was suggested by nutritionist at a support group.

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