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Is Ham Still OK to Eat?
Is ham a diabetes-friendly food? Get the facts here.
Serving size: 1 slice (1 oz)
Carbs: 0 g
Calories: 39
Glycemic index: n/a*
Glycemic load: n/a*
A slice of fresh, unprocessed ham (that hasn’t been cured, smoked or turned into lunchmeat) doesn’t raise glucose levels and is a great source of protein (about 6 grams per slice). Unfortunately, that ham isn’t commonly sold at your local grocery store. Most hams in the supermarket deli or lunchmeat aisle are processed and preserved with sugar, salt and calorie-packed added flavorings. Just 1 ounce of cured ham has about 376 milligrams of sodium — that’s 24 times as much as the fresh kind, and about 16% of your recommended daily value.
Quick tip: The healthiest choice is fresh, unprocessed ham from your local butcher. If you’re at the supermarket, opt for the sliced, uncured version in the lunchmeat aisle. It still has about 270 milligrams of sodium per ounce (so watch your portions), but you’ll avoid extra sugar and calories.
*Can't be analyzed because it doesn't contain carbs.
Published on January 16, 2015.
— by Katie Lewin and Katherine Solem
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