Salami
Most deli meats are loaded with extra sodium, which can sabotage plans to slim down. According to the Scientific American, “Eating a lot of salt can cause your body to retain more water, which can show up on the scale as extra pounds.” Even worse? ”High salt diets appear to be linked to higher body fat—in particular, the kind of fat that accumulates around your middle.”
Of these salty meats, salami is one of the worst offenders. It's packed with sodium, fat and preservatives like nitrates. According to kuudose Celeb Health & Wellness Expert Joey Thurman, deli meats like salami become a huge problem when consumed along with other processed foods.
Instead, Joey recommends that you pass on the salami and "look for nitrate-free meats and ones that are freshly cut off of the slab." Good tip!
Turkey Wrap
While you're avoiding the salami, pass on prepackaged sandwiches, too.
Specifically, Costco's turkey wraps are filled with the kind of fats and high sodium energy that you do not want in your life. "The calorie count is ridiculously high for a wrap, amounting to 830 calories and contains an astonishing 2230 milligrams of sodium," says Health & Wellness Expert Erin Stone (of Hinterland Co).
Hmm. Keeping this advice in mind, it may be a good idea to start brown-bagging your lunch, using a healthier turkey alternative like Applegate Naturals Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, and skipping pre-made sandwiches altogether.