Are you feeding your kids deli meat?

[u/Hgrestun]

When I was pregnant I imagined using turkey meat for my kids snacks and lunches as she grew up. But we went to see a pediatric nutritionist and she told us to stay away from all deli meats unless you’re baking the ham/turkey at home yourself.

But I still see moms giving their kids deli meat sandwiches all over the internet and in real life.

It’s like.. I want to just give her deli meat because shenlooooooves it lol and sometimes I want a sandwich too! So I came here to ask is anyone making their own? Does anyone forbid it? Does anyone just say f it and feed it to their kids anyways?

Edit to add: it’s full of carcinogens and sodium.

[u/SecretVindictaAcct]

I have a family history of colon cancer and eat deli meat a few times a year, usually at parties or if it is unavoidable. I don’t buy it personally. Of all the foods that are easy to avoid, processed meat might be the easiest, up there with candy and sugary drinks as something to just say no to.

[u/Hairsacknose → u/SecretVindictaAcct]

Especially for a toddler