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Processed meat alternative.

FireStorm1972
FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
edited February 25 in Food and Nutrition
Ok so I'm usually eating on the go at work and a sandwhich is usually the easiest solution. I've found low calories lunch meats but are high in sodium as all processed meats are. Any suggestions on a low calories substitute and low sodium?

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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    Well you can find low sodium lunch meat, or you can make your own meat and just slice it thin I guess.
  • Ke11er
    Ke11er Posts: 147 Member
    Do you like tuna?
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    Actually I totally forgot about tuna LOL...Love tuna, sodium not to bad and low calories 8) Thanx
  • Erika1962
    Erika1962 Posts: 187 Member
    Egg salad sammich?
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    Egg salad sammich?

    Another option thankyou 8)
  • RosanaRosanaDana
    RosanaRosanaDana Posts: 93 Member
    You can poach a chicken breast for chicken sandwiches or chop it up, add chopped apple, celery and mayo for a tasty chicken salad. That way you control the salt and fat.
  • Erika1962
    Erika1962 Posts: 187 Member
    And I forgot about my all time favorite sandwich...peanut butter and banana :drinker:
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    thanx for the alternatives. I just bought a bunch of chicken breast too, never thought of the chicken salad sammich thing.
    Thanx
  • Ke11er
    Ke11er Posts: 147 Member
    Chicken salad sounds delicious today. When I make tuna/chicken salad now I use plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese in place of the mayo and it comes out just the same.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Boar's Head brand deli meats have products that are much lower in sodium and (in my opinion) taste much better. They're not cheap - sometimes 2-3 times more expensive than store brands - but worth it!
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    Boar's Head brand deli meats have products that are much lower in sodium and (in my opinion) taste much better. They're not cheap - sometimes 2-3 times more expensive than store brands - but worth it!
    I heard that Boar's Head had low sodium, not sure if I can find that where I am but will check it out.
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    Chicken salad sounds delicious today. When I make tuna/chicken salad now I use plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese in place of the mayo and it comes out just the same.
    Love my cottage cheese, I'll have to try them together, never thought of that. Thanx 8)
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