Ham??

  • Hey all!

    I hope everyone's having a great weekend! I'm just starting my 4th week of IP and lost a total of 16 lbs so far. For some reason, I'm really craving an egg/ham omelete, so I was wondering what kind of ham you guys use?

    The papers I got from my coach actually says Fat Free Ham-- but I'm not sure which one to buy. Is there a specific brand? Many of them are also cured with sugar.

    Please and thank you,
    Sara
  • Hillshire Farms 97% fat free Deli Select ham seems like a good choice:
    in a 2oz serving:

    60 cal
    2g fat
    1g carb (from sugar)
    9g protein
  • Essay Fat Free from the deli counter
    Esskay
    Fat free Ham
    There are 40 calories in a 1 slice (2 oz.) serving of Esskay Fat free Ham.
    Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g).
    Carbs: 0g.
    Protein: 10g.
  • Can we have deli turkey as well? As long as it's not honey roasted or something like that? I was craving some plain roasted Boar's Head turkey or chicken on a salad?
  • I don't believe deli meats are permitted on protocol. The sugar in most hams would make them off limits. Sad truth...
  • I checked on the Phase 1 protocol sheet from May of this year - it definitely lists Fat Free cooked ham as an approved meat.
  • My coach says smoked ham is fine just cut off the extra fat its the sodium that would be the issue but definitly NO deli ham. I had ham for Easter but going to opt for other meats until I'm done the program.
  • Quote: My coach says smoked ham is fine just cut off the extra fat its the sodium that would be the issue but definitly NO deli ham. I had ham for Easter but going to opt for other meats until I'm done the program.
    Agree.
  • Quote: Esskay
    Fat free Ham
    There are 40 calories in a 1 slice (2 oz.) serving of Esskay Fat free Ham.
    Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g).
    Carbs: 0g.
    Protein: 10g.
    I googled and I don't see their fat-free ham product. Am I missing it?
  • Deli meat has tons of sodium and sulfates. I would be wary of it. If you cook ham at home that would prob be fine as long as it's lean.
  • Quote: Deli meat has tons of sodium and sulfates. I would be wary of it. If you cook ham at home that would prob be fine as long as it's lean.
    Was going to have leftover ham for supper, but 3 days is enough, going to take out some chicken