Going Cold Turkey is My Only Hope

For convenience sake turkey sandwiches are a lunch box staple for my husband.  He still insists on white bread, Kraft singles and Miracle Whip. So the lunch meat part is my only chance to have a positive impact.

Most dieters know that turkey is usually considered one of the better choices in regards to available deli meats.  Most brands are low in fat and calories (about 45-60 cal, .5g fat / 1 oz).  However there are a few other areas to focus attention on.  Lunch meat can be high in sodium (400-600mg / 1 oz) and also contain preservatives such as sodium nitrite which have been associated with cancer in some studies.  According to the American Institute for Cancer Research processed meat is a convincing cause of colorectal cancer and should be avoided (see page 118). 

So what do you eat?  I found one great option at Costco.  The Kirkland Brand Turkey Breast is sliced right off the actual breast.  While it does not claim to be organic or from vegetarian fed turkeys it is not processed by any means.  At $6.79 a pound it is comparable to what I saw behind the deli counter at my local "Whole Foods" which was nearly twice the price.

Whole Foods - Turkey Breast at Deli Counter