Is Deli Slices Turkey Breast good for you?

[BigD11]

Im trying to lose some weight. I was was eating Peanut Butter Sandwiches on Whole Wheat toast for protein but i thought maybe slices deli turkey breast would be better. is it. I looked the nutritional facts on fitday and it said it was:
89calories,2gfat, 0carb,18protein for 1 cup or 1 slices. Does this sound right?
Thanks

[bradroche]

yep, as far as a good lean protein source it is excellent...if your concerned about your health...read the sodium content

if your not concerned about your health, then dont read the sodium content lol

[Ouija]

I didn't want to create a new topic, so could someone tell me on average, how many calories, protein and carbs are in a slice of deli turkey? I'm creating a diet and this would really help me out.

[The Transporter]

Deli meat would do in a pinch but it's HIGHLY processed so I'd try to avoid it. See if you can get fresh turkey from the deli and eat that instead. There's a cafe around the corner from my office that cooks up three or four turkeys a day and you can get great sandwiches that way. Lucky find for me.

[Mikey Palmice]

Im trying to lose some weight. I was was eating Peanut Butter Sandwiches on Whole Wheat toast for protein but i thought maybe slices deli turkey breast would be better. is it. I looked the nutritional facts on fitday and it said it was:
89calories,2gfat, 0carb,18protein for 1 cup or 1 slices. Does this sound right?
Thanks

from what I understand, deli slices are loaded with salt

[in10city]

Im trying to lose some weight. I was was eating Peanut Butter Sandwiches on Whole Wheat toast for protein but i thought maybe slices deli turkey breast would be better. is it. I looked the nutritional facts on fitday and it said it was:
89calories,2gfat, 0carb,18protein for 1 cup or 1 slices. Does this sound right?
Thanks

At least be selective in your choice of products ... avoid nitrates ... not all deli meat is created equal ...

This isn't meant to be a fear mongering, but something to integrate into your decision making ... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16361276/

Sodium nitrite helps prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism in humans and is also used alone or in conjunction with sodium nitrate as a color fixative in cured meat and poultry products (bologna, hot dogs, bacon). During the cooking process, nitrites combine with amines naturally present in meat to form carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds. It is also suspected that nitrites can combine with amines in the human stomach to form N-nitroso compounds. These compounds are known carcinogens and have been associated with cancer of the oral cavity, urinary bladder, esophagus, stomach and brain.

Research in Sweden found that Swedes who ate on average three ounces of processed meat each day had a 15 percent greater chance of developing stomach cancer than those who consumed two ounces or less. Results of a study by the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii and the University of Southern California reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (2005;97:1458-65) of 190,000 people, ages 45 to 75, for seven years state that those who ate the most processed meat (bacon, ham, cold cuts) had a 68% higher risk of pancreatic cancer than those who ate the least. “Most” was defined as at least 0.6 ounce processed meat, one ounce beef or 0.3 ounce pork per 1,000 calories consumed.

Dieticians suggest that you can help reduce the possible cancer-causing effects of sodium nitrite by consuming protective antioxidants before meals, such as vitamin C and vitamin E. But, remember, no vitamin offers 100% protection.

[PatMac]

Assuming your active its completely fine, the sodium concern is blown way out of proportion..

[Brawny Man]

I wouldn't say deli turkey breast is bad for you. It's convenient if you're lazy or want a snack.I like to make turkey sandwiches with Ezekiel hamburger buns which are awesome. Usually throw 4 slices of turkey breast which is around 22g of protein and maybe 2 slices of lean natural turkey bacon which is around 10g of protein. The Ezekiel bread is also complete protein.

[xl Achilles lx]

Assuming your active its completely fine, the sodium concern is blown way out of proportion..

A BIG x2 on that one.

Fresh deli meats such as turkey are delicious and incredibly healthy. If you're exercising (running, HIIT, weight lifting) you really shouldn't worry about the amount of sodium in certain foods. My family can't restock our deli meat supply fast enough when I'm around, it's a huge staple in my diet.

Bottom line, if you've had past family complications due to high blood pressure, be wary of sodium, if not, don't worry about it.

[RippedLikePaper]

Anything you buy from the grocery store delis has a huge amount of sodium in it......thats how they preserve it

[kamjah]

Anything you buy from the grocery store delis has a huge amount of sodium in it......thats how they preserve it

x2, i've given up trying to find low sodum lean sandwhich meat. as of now im not even sure it exists. the only other possible option i can think of is to buy a whole frozen turkey/chicken, roast that sucker, and slice off your own sandwhich meat.

[self_made_hawk]

x2, i've given up trying to find low sodum lean sandwhich meat. as of now im not even sure it exists. the only other possible option i can think of is to buy a whole frozen turkey/chicken, roast that sucker, and slice off your own sandwhich meat.

at my local Hyvee they have 4 different low"er" sodium type of meats. The only probelm is that the roast beef is like 7.99 a pound.

[Lotto20]

i eat deli meat all the time....at least 3 sandwiches daily...i luv cajun chicken and turkey breast........