Processed

Ham

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

Cured pork slices, common in sandwiches.

High sodium; keep to an occasional choice.

Benefits

  • Protein

Pros

  • Convenient
  • lean versions exist

Cons

  • High in salt and nitrites
  • Processed-meat cautions

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Q&A on red/processed meat
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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