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timlovesrita

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low carb at the deli?
« on: May 02, 2011, 03:42:13 PM »
I went to the deli and decided to ask the servers to tell me the carb content of some of the things like roast beef, turkey, American cheese, etc. and I was surprised to find they all had lots of carbs. I thought they’d all be zero carb or at least really low in carbs; any advice for buying deli stuff? Any brands that don’t use tons of sugar? Thanks

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 04:36:24 PM »
I went to the deli and decided to ask the servers to tell me the carb content of some of the things like roast beef, turkey, American cheese, etc. and I was surprised to find they all had lots of carbs. I thought they’d all be zero carb or at least really low in carbs; any advice for buying deli stuff? Any brands that don’t use tons of sugar? Thanks

Hi timlovesrita! :)

All meat and poultry and many cheeses (without sauces or other additives) are zero (0) net carbs.
When you buy prepackaged foods (including many in the deli), carbohydrate-laden additives may be used.

That's why it's important to ALWAYS read prepackaged food nutrition labels VERY carefully.
Never make ANY assumptions in this area!

Kudos to you for inquiring before buying!
I urge to continue this practice. :) :) :)
You will find good stuff in the deli.

One last note, be sure you're getting NET carb counts.
That is, those that have fiber and sugar alcohols already subtracted. ;)
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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2011, 04:37:27 PM »
ok, thank you very much :)

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2011, 05:15:10 PM »
I love the Natural Turkey by Oscar Meyer. O carbs and it's yummy. I also by the Oscar Meyer Ham but you really have to read the labels. Their good one has zero carbs but there is a package that looks just like it that is infused with honey that has 8 per slice. I always buy prepackaged so I can see what's in it and the Oscar Meyer is the best I've found. Love to hear what everyone buys.
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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2011, 06:17:13 PM »
excellent, thank you :)

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2011, 09:23:10 PM »
Kirkland (Costco) has a 0 carb thin sliced ham. I also buy Foster Farms Oven Roasted Breast of Chicken slices from Costco, 0 carbs as well. They're big, so they make a great meal when you roll them up.

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2011, 10:50:41 PM »
PlumRose Deli sliced (prepackaged) are 0 carbs.  I had never bought this kind before I looked at the carbs.  It is pretty good.  Otherwise I had a hard time finding some with 0.  I always shop in the small grocery.  I think I will switch to the bigger stores...LOL

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 01:23:54 PM »
I use the Boars Head chicken that has 0.5 fat grams and 0 carbs and low in calories... I dont necessary count calories, but I am very weary of how much I am eating..  I also use the Oscar Mayer brand
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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 01:32:14 PM »
wow Boar's Head? I should have known. They make the best cold cuts in the USA. Thanks.

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 01:42:49 PM »
LOL Alex -- you might want to fix that typo.  :D

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2011, 08:40:40 PM »
OMG, I am soooooooo sorry.. I cant believe that happened...  :-[  Im so embrassed...   my apologies..    :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2011, 08:44:29 PM »
No biggie -- ;)

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2011, 07:49:52 AM »
Check out the brands the next time you go to your favorite store and you can look them up online also ;)

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2011, 12:42:58 PM »
OMG, I am soooooooo sorry.. I cant believe that happened...  :-[  Im so embrassed...   my apologies..    :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

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Re: low carb at the deli?
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2011, 04:56:02 PM »
I buy Food Lion prepackaged cooked ham in slices.  I also buy Walmart prepackaged fat free turkey slices.  Also good to try is Hormel Turkey pepperoni. I find it at Walmart and Food Lion.