Sodium intake

erinsiren · January 2016

Okay, so we all know that things are very high in sodium nowadays, but deli meat is what's killing me. Nothing else appeals to me to pack for lunch except a good 'ol turkey sandwich, but it always puts me over my sodium goal. I've tried low sodium meat from the deli, but they seem to run out at my deli very quickly ( plus they have poor service). Does anyone have any recommendations for replacement quick lunch pack, or what kind I can easily buy with less Sodium?

pinggolfer96 · January 2016

Buy a roasted turkey breast or rotisserie chicken and just slice it yourself?

macgurlnet · January 2016

I have a sandwich every day and don't go over my sodium, usually.

What other foods are you eating that are contributing to your sodium intake? Perhaps replacing those would be worth considering?

~Lyssa

maroonmango211 · January 2016

Have you tried making a turkey/tuna/chicken etc salad kind of mix for your sandwiches where you can control the sodium amount, or just cook up some turkey breasts and slice or shred at home to use in place of the 'loafs' of it at the deli?

shinycrazy · January 2016

There are low sodium pouches of tuna, that could help. I agree, it you are having trouble replacing lunch meat, try another area or food. Frozen meals are notorious for high sodium. Today I knew I was having a frozen meal for dinner, do I adjusted my usual vegan kielbasa(sadly high sodium) for for a baked chicken thigh. For me, it's being mindful of my plans for the whole day that helps me know how to adjust. Good luck!

allaboutthefood · January 2016

I haven't had deli meat in months. I will cook chicken or turkey if I want a sandwich. Can't see your dairy so not sure what else you are eating. It took me a while to get my sodium intake in control I am getting better at it.

Zellyrus · January 2016

Can you use less deli meat and add something else to your sandwich to replace the calories? (tomato/avacado/cheese (although this can e high in sodium)/etc)