deli meat?
I am new here. On the menu that first week, recipes and shopping list asks for slices of roast beef and turkey. Are these from the deli counter? I live alone and am finding the menus to be very pricey. Any suggestions on this?
Thanks!
Okay, I looked back at the menu for week 1 and I think I see your question under meal 5 which includes "12 ounces turkey, ham, and/or roast beef slices".
I personally choose not to eat red meat, so I can't help you too much with personal experience on how to cook a roast. Although when I did a quick web search on google with "cooking a roast", lots of entries came up with instructions.
Slices of turkey or chicken can be taken off of a white meat breast of poultry. These are very easy to find in a regular grocery store. Organic is best - then you know you aren't getting artificial additives, preservatives, or hormones. Same goes for the red meat (grass-fed is better). You could also try ground lean red meat if the roast is unfamiliar to you.
All the best with your meal preparation!
Dr. Marci Scott
Welcome!
The quality of meats (all food, really) chosen is important for health. If organic is available and affordable, that would be ideal. Depending on where you are, it may be worth exploring sources of grass fed meats or farmers markets.
That being said, if purchasing from a store, try to select meats that are as unprocessed as possible. Slices from the deli counter can work. Also, you may want to consider freezing meats/produce in tightly sealed bags to keep them fresh and to cut down on costs if eating for one. Be wary of prepackaged meats, as these can vary greatly in sodium content and added preservatives and flavorings. Reading labels is a good habit to get into.
I personally have found purchasing frozen wild-caught fish to be fairly inexpensive and really tasty!
Just keep in mind that money spent on areas of prevention such as healthy foods can be cheaper and more effective in the long run for your health!
Dr. Marci Scott
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Sorry, I am still not clear. Was the intent of that shopping list and menu that we cook a roast beef then slice it? It is not in my habits to purchase deli meats because of all the preservatives. Are there some that are more natural than others?
Cooking a roast beef, well, I'm 56 and have never learned to cook roasts properly. Probably just because I am not a fan of them. But I'm willing to try anything almost to get this weight under control.
Thanks for your help!
Diana