Boar's Head?

heylee · August 2010

I know it's not supposed to be good to eat deli meats but what about healthier meats like Boar's Head? I'm dying for a homemade Italian sub!

MrsLenau09 · August 2010

Idk what Boar's Head is, but if you can have the sub toasted, then it's fine.

weelass24 · August 2010

If you want it, get it. Just don't get it from a flithy deli.

weelass24 · August 2010

MrsLenau09:
Idk what Boar's Head is, but if you can have the sub toasted, then it's fine.

Really? how is that possible? It's a brand of cold cuts.

M&D06 · August 2010

Boar's Head is the only brand I'll eat right now but only because I'm picky at the moment. I say go for it.

heylee · August 2010

Thanks guys, this is my first pregnancy and I am babying myself (more than I need to I'm sure) and just want to be safe!

MrsLenau Boar's Head has delicious deli meats

MrsLenau09 · August 2010

weelass24:
MrsLenau09:
Idk what Boar's Head is, but if you can have the sub toasted, then it's fine.

Really? how is that possible? It's a brand of cold cuts.

LOL sorry, never heard of it! I think we mostly bought Sara Lee when I lived with my parents, years ago. Since moving out, I don't think I've ever bought deli meat... Hmm...

kathymarie · August 2010

weelass24:
MrsLenau09:
Idk what Boar's Head is, but if you can have the sub toasted, then it's fine.
Really? how is that possible? It's a brand of cold cuts.

I think it's regional.

drpayne · August 2010

Boar's Head is better for you because it has fewer additives. However, additives are not the reason people freak out about deli meant, Listeria is. If you're buying it from a reputable place you should be fine, no matter what kind you get. If you don't mind paying a little extra, Boar's Head is probably a good way to go (although it doesn't stay "fresh" as long as more heavily processed meat).

m0132 · August 2010

I was told by the dietician aT my high risk OB office for GD (with my first pregnancy) that fresh sliced deli meats (like Boar's Head) are fine. Its the pre-packaged ones that aren't good because they use nitrates to keep it fresh longer.