What is the healthiest deli meat? The healthiest deli meat option is the one you get fresh sliced at the deli counter. According to registered dietitian nutritionist Danielle Crumble Smith ...

Deli meats — also known as lunch meats or cold cuts — include a wide variety of cooked, cured, smoked, and dried meats that are often sliced and served in sandwiches or on a platter.

The food is no good when cold and too tough when warmed over ... or the lean part of shoulder or fresh ham. Slice meat into flimsy slices about 1 inch square and 1/16 inch thick, or thicker ...

And here's the tricky thing: listeria thrives in cold temperatures ... If you have any sliced deli meat at home, it's best to just be safe and clean the fridge and any containers or surfaces ...