how bad is salami?

[nicholsab]

I come from an Italian background and we eat a lot of salami and I have avoided it cause i know it isn't the best. my question is why is salami so bad for you ? it is cause of the fat content or is it cause of the spices they add to it? I'm looking to get healthier so need to make sure i don't screw up.

 

[sambee38]

You can eat salami but keep the sodium low try low sodium salami

 

[dylangemelli]

Is Salami Healthy

A favorite component of deli sandwiches, salami offers some health benefits with its...

healthyeating.sfgate.com

5 of the Worst Processed Meats -- And a Few Alternatives

If you're craving a cold cut sandwich, steer clear of the worst processed meats. No worries, there are also some decent alternatives.

www.cheatsheet.com

this is directly from the above website about salami...

By now, we’ve crossed off almost every meat ingredient in your favorite Italian sandwich. Sorry, but salami is the last (and perhaps most egregiously unhealthy) item to go. The cured sausage is typically rather low in protein compared to healthier alternatives (it only has about 5 grams), and is high in fat, saturated fat, and sodium. Salami tops the list in almost every category Livestrong covered in terms of unhealthy deli cuts, and doesn’t have any fans on the Eat This, Not That! deli meats list. There are many studies that are starting to link heart attacks and strokes with people who eat more processed meats, and salami is about as processed as you can get.

 

[Mobster]

I'm English but I don't use that as an excuse to eat nothing but sausages and mash.

 

[SteveSmi]

processed meats are one of the worst things you can put in your body

also italians don't go around eating salami all day, that is just a stereotype. they will eat stuff like this as a celebration once a month at most. these stupid American ignorant stereotypes about cultures are stupid, just cause someone is a certain ethnicity doesn't mean they eat that every meal. its a TREAT, not their daily diet.

 

[cbbram]

I recommend avoiding salami and most Italian foods in general

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Processed meats are not something you want to include in your diet.

 

[RickRock]

Its not the best but I say enjoy it in moderation if you like it

 

[Tazz]

processed junk. moderation won’t kill you tho