How to Shop Lunch Meat at COSTCO (What Ingredients to AVOID)

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How to Shop Lunch Meat at COSTCO (What Ingredients to AVOID)

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- What are deli and processed meats?
- What are the best deli meats?
- Which types of deli and lunch meats should you avoid?
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@ThomasDeLauerOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

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@ProphetZacJohnston 3 жыл бұрын

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@paddy3622 3 жыл бұрын

trying to help people live healthier lives is frowned upon. Scary

@ProphetZacJohnston 3 жыл бұрын

@@paddy3622 its great to help

@zefolantar 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a regular Costco shopper here in Winnipeg, Canada. Although many of the products are not the same as in the U.S. it’s great to know what to look for in processed meats. Great video, Thomas! Truly enjoyed that. Hope you’re well and staying safe. CHEERS 🥂

@arewequietonthewesternfron4252 3 жыл бұрын

I have an idea!!! There should be a Thomas Delauer section at Costco or a Thomas Delauer approved sticker on select items!!!

@Naomi_kyo 3 жыл бұрын

I like all the Bobby approved, Thomas delauer approved, let’s beat the sugar industry together ❤️💪🏻

@qthirteen13 3 жыл бұрын

don't forget the polyunsaturated oil business as well 😉🤓

@alexandradupont6098 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe the amount of knowledge you retain- you are incredibly intelligent.

@insaini87 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously its mind blowing

@alexandradupont6098 3 жыл бұрын

@@insaini87 Truly is.

@davidperdue7506 3 жыл бұрын

We lived in Spain for 6 years. The Jamon Serrano was a staple in most bars and restaurants. It was kind of gross to walk in during the summer and they usually had a little cup hanging below it to catch the fat that was dripping off from the ambient temperature because most places were not air conditioned.

@skylersojka6742 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how less ingredients usually costs more lol. Like soda being cheaper than water...

@groove1486 3 жыл бұрын

Chemicals, sugar, msg etc. are cheaper than protein....less fillers, more protein, higher the cost.

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Shelf life ultimately makes it cheaper.

@paulchapman411 3 жыл бұрын

Salami - Lactic acid starter solution, means it is fermented raw meat. Added sugars like dextrose are eaten by the lactobacillus to make lactic acid so less carbs.

@darrelmartin8261 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@darksidemachining 3 жыл бұрын

Once those 5 letters S.U.G.A.R. appear in a quick scan of an ingredient list, the package is immediately returned forthwith to the shelf and shopping is resumed.

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 жыл бұрын

You may be shortchanging yourself, especially with cured meats, as it can be used as part of the curing process so not necessarily still present - sort of Iike when you make a yeast bread and put a little honey in - the yeast consumes the sugar and it’s no longer in the finished product. And it’s often used in such a small amount that it’s listed nearer bottom of the ingredient list. Check the nutrition facts to see how much added sugar shows. I’d far rather see a minute amount of sugar than a bunch of preservatives on a label. BTW, this is coming from someone who tracks her sugar and tries to stay below 7 grams a day. Most days I’m under.

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Dextrose, too.

@pcfreakx 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate these Costco runs dude! Since "The Rona" struck I've been doing 99% of all my grocery shopping at Costco. I eat frozen brocolli, and frozen ground sirloin patties, eggs, some hard cheeses (Parmesan), taco seasoned ground beef (strained to remove most of the fat), with salso, guacomole, etc. I found some salmon patties as well and using them cause you recommend fish and I'm not eating much. Love to hear your feedback on the frozen salmon patties. I bought that same Thanksgiving Turkey brest last week and some mashed parmesan cauliflower they had as well. Not bad keto T-giving meal.

@bethhubbs9937 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment is making me hungry. LOL.

@georgec8501 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video I really try to stay away from deli meats but I'm glad there is a couple out there that are Thomas approved that makes me feel better. Sometimes I do crave a sandwich lol.

@Sahn_Cho 3 жыл бұрын

Chompies bread from Sprouts. 💪🏼

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

The bread is probably WAY worse than the meat ("clean" meats, anyway.)

@georgec8501 3 жыл бұрын

@@CarbageMan I agree I really don't eat that much bread either its rare when I do. Try to avoid it for the most part.

@themercurialmoxie 3 жыл бұрын

So glad, you did this one! Like many, I've been leaning towards turkey, thinking that ham was worse. The turkey that I get from Walmart isn't too bad. No nitrate, nitrites, but it does have sodium phosphate...which, I'm glad you covered. Thankfully, I've already, been eating them as you suggested, with the turkey slices and aged cheddar slices by themselves. I roll them up into pinwheels. Love your meal prep videos, as well. 😊

@kabbub 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for no "Rabbit Holes." I appreciate it and your videos.

@ryannachtrab 3 жыл бұрын

Careful when figuring price per pound, the sale coupon on the sign is worked into that (I work at Costco). Also what the hell man, I really wanted to see the Kirkland Signature oven roasted turkey breast! I think it's pretty damn clean BUT does it get Thomas approved?! EDIT: He covers it in the last minute of the video, it did get Thomas approved lol

@bettyo8417 3 жыл бұрын

I got that exact turkey breast on my last trip. It comes in 2 sealed packages so you can put one in the freezer which I did. And oh, it is absolutely delicious! Too bad about the canola though 😂.

@pqodbenliah 3 жыл бұрын

"Let the music dictate your shopping experience" lmao Many years ago a buddy and I were at Gap and we broke outta the daze realizing the lyrics in the music playing were "I gotta buy a new sweatshirt" on repeat

@cherryl225 3 жыл бұрын

i love these long form shopping videos. describing ingredients is valuable

@PS-dp8yg 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, it looks like you filmed this today (November 29th, 2020), and the price for the Jamon is $99.99. I was like, hell yeah!!! I'm going to buy this as I don't mind spending the money for good, quality food. However, I just looked at their website today (November 29th, 2020...same day), and it is going for $549.99.

@julesgeremaia4663 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby approved and now Thomas approved...y'all got us covered! Thanks.

@iain5668 3 жыл бұрын

It would be great to see a video with kids lunch box tips & ideas 😊

@nodieusa 3 жыл бұрын

I thought dextrose automatically made it a "no-go" item, yet it was not mentioned in this video. Shouldn't dextrose be avoided just as much as canola oil and farmed fish?

@Sahn_Cho 3 жыл бұрын

Same thoughts with the Genoa salami, dextrose and maltodextrin

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Treat it like sugar.

@tthinker9897 3 жыл бұрын

Ham is harder to digest, and even if it's hours after I eat ham before bedtime, I always end up with stomach grinding, gas and sometimes have to get back up and wait for digestion to finish.

@kimberleejoyner4478 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas I’m a little confused. I just started Keto and I have watched almost all of your videos. You always say to stay away from sugar while on Keto but you said one of the products that conducted sugar was approved. Can you help me understand?

@randycruz4000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos man they help a lot

@peacelove7872 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for helping me make better choices. ☮️💕 to you and your family.

@iDontfront23 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I wish you did the sausages as well, maybe in another video?

@creativeheartrn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Thomas! Love your all videos!

@SeattlesaphiresLowcarbWorld 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all the videos on what to buy at different stores

@declanmcardle 3 жыл бұрын

@1:00 - have we all seen the reports of SubWay "bread" having so much sugar in it, it's not counted as bread for tax reasons?

@boat02 3 жыл бұрын

I only found out about that recently from a food theorists video. They do that in Ireland, it's basically taxed as cake.

@declanmcardle 3 жыл бұрын

@@boat02 Subway lost a tax case in the Supreme Court in Ireland against the Ministry of Finance - any search engine will show it - so their customers are having ham and cheese between two slices of cake. :-)

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that "healthy" ham is corn-fed (at best) so there's still a limit to how 'healthy" it can be. Given that, and given that "lunch meat" is pretty much for eating with wheat, I give it a pass-and I used to eat a lot of ham in sandwiches. Now I go right for the leftover steak, right out of the fridge.

@jamesmccreery250 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you another great education video. A little frustrating to me as I'm allergic to pork. Ill look for the whole turkey breast, that looks like it will be good for me. I'm just starting out Keto, and I've been concentrating on my macro ratios more than anything else.

@moniqueanderson4752 3 жыл бұрын

We love Plansville Turkey with they had more products out there. Thank you for the breakdown I really get confused when shopping for deli meats.

@maggieb4416 3 жыл бұрын

@ the 22:53 mark, the old Thomas tried to come out, but the new Thomas pulled him back in! 😉 thnx for the cold cuts in Costco review! 💪🏼💪🏼

@rafspitfire 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks this is super practical and useful hope you continue doing these!

@cxkelley 3 жыл бұрын

Bless this man

@miloe1er 3 жыл бұрын

Did Bobby from "FlavCity" start lifting weights? haha....

@emeraldzilef1909 3 жыл бұрын

Thomas, I'm from Spain and, I will love to see at video record it in Spain about food over here. I know serrano ham is good but, will love to hear how you rating other "healthy" foods.

@stevengrable5484 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas. Glad you hit Costco. I shop there all the time and am so Confused about there deli meats. You talked about some items I get. Some are bad choices and some good. Keep up the good work. Love from San Diego. 👀☕️💪

@jjustice2005 3 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts about Boars Head deli meats?

@1406Bell 3 жыл бұрын

That is what I buy! Love the London Broil Roast Beef!

@groove1486 3 жыл бұрын

Except one uncured ham, all Boar's Head meats have nitrates, and I'm not talking about the naturally occured ones in celery...I've already done my research of their deli meats....worked at deli dpt. of one of the major grocery stores.

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 жыл бұрын

Their website is extensive and has all the info you need. Nutrition info and ingredient list on every item.

@zacharysimmons3368 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas

@maxsilbert 3 жыл бұрын

How long should you wait after you eat meat with sodium phosphate to eat something nutritious like a salad in order to avoid the chelation problem?

@themercurialmoxie 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. 😊

@stellarodriguez8813 3 жыл бұрын

Maltodextrin spikes insulin like ALOT!!!

@mikeware1764 3 жыл бұрын

Roast beef?

@koreilly2027 3 жыл бұрын

Great Thomas. Thank you.

@morozdva3125 2 жыл бұрын

Very educational video, thank you man

@MmMm-jo1lb 3 жыл бұрын

Blippie!! 😅👍 Can you explain why natural flavors are so bad? ..it sounds so "natural", but I listen to you avoid them in every video

@azucenavargas4797 3 жыл бұрын

Natural flavors is just another word for artificial flavors, I learned that with Bobby flav city 😀

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@azucenavargas4797 Sorta. It's a "mystery," and likely spiked with artificial flavors. In any case, all bets are off, and they're probably gonna abuse the loose labeling requirement.

@lauraaday3230 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to Costco today prob the one in Chino hills. I also am a member of sams club alos now. I enjoy all ur videos and thank u so much . I am from montclair southern ca. I am 52 and I am disabled but I can still drive. I live by self in an apartment. I started keto going on week 3. Im also drinking ketones. Im excited about my journey. I miss bread only cause I like sandwiches. I miss bananas and apples and grapes but its ok. I had turkey and also honey baked ham as far as meat go. I didnt have rolls or potatoes or pie.

@billg4630 2 жыл бұрын

Love your vids but a few short to the point vids would be awesome...warched this one halfway and still didn't hear one I could eat..and that's all I nedded

@Mike_Thompson 3 жыл бұрын

I just stay away from lunch meat. Sounds like you just end up spending a ton of money on the processed meats to avoid the nasty ingredients that could be easily avoided by just buying cheaper unprocessed meat. Wonder why you kept skipping over dextrose and sugar, if I see those words it's a no-go.

@drewrys151 3 жыл бұрын

He did say he was buying it primarily for his kid. So he’s not feeding him anything with garbage in it. But I get your meaning.

@WaqarDepp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Thomas! So if it contains Dextrose then SKIP it, right?

@Sahn_Cho 3 жыл бұрын

I get the uncured black forest ham because of all the affordable $/lb options, it has the least amount of ingredients versus the pastrami and smoked ham. I just don't understand why you would say "no" to the uncured black forest ham but "yes" to the Genoa salami even though the salami has dextrose, and two kinda of nitrites. you always say no to nitrates. Even though the Genoa salami and the Italian dry salami have the same ingredients, you said no to the Italian dry. Very confusing and inconsistent.

@Hydrosurfer68 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great content... Thank you !

@craigf.5602 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I knew this about earlier about Columbus Italian Dry Salame - reduced sodium vs others. Us Italians love salami and pepperoni

@katherinehenry1480 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering the hams!

@stacierichardson4475 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!👍😁

@LindsAyWithAttitude 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@PattyMarmann.RN.LibidoLocator 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Wowza! Great info!

@manifestbigmuscles 11 ай бұрын

Can you please do a video on meat glue?

@samaa4622 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the sausages and hotdogs!!!

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Teton Waters Ranch 100% grass fed Polish sausages. 👍

@CamelEnjoyer 3 жыл бұрын

Love your collab with more plates more dates. You should see if he is down to talk about nutrition

@idagarcia1767 3 жыл бұрын

Great topic, thank you!

@rwfan2u 3 жыл бұрын

I generally stay away from deli meats!

@annettecollazocomito 3 жыл бұрын

Great information but I’m not motivated myself to exercise? Thank yiu

@ddcrocky3831 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video

@zlatto 3 жыл бұрын

But Thomas, I got a little bit confusion. Is my cured meat approved if the only ingredients are: Pork meat, Lard, Salt, *Potassium nitrate* ?

@DanielosVK 3 жыл бұрын

Nitrates are what makes deli meats cancerous

@JoseHernandez-tc1kl 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@mikemcd 3 жыл бұрын

How did you not review the classic “lean ham” in the refrigerator section?!?

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish he’d have traveled over to the section with the more basic refrigerated brands, too. I think there are a LOT of people who are buying those things because they’re cheaper. Or maybe cover deli counter brands from supermarkets. Many don’t shop Costco or TJs.

@annecardera7573 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Love yr channel however when You keep saying thru out the video that you don't want to make the video too long butbyou go so fast I can't see the product very well. I kept having to stop and rewind in orderit to see what the product was. I'm still not sure of the name of the turkey you like. Of I don't have time to watch the video, I'll watch it in 2 sessions but most times I look at the time and if I don't have that much, I'll lookbfor a shorter video to watch. I think most ppl do the same thing. I really wanted to be educated in deli meats but you went so fast I'm not anymore educated I'm so bummed out how unclear it was. You have a wealth of knowledge that's why I make time to watch you. Please give a clearer shot and slow down. Lol Thanks 😊

@ayashaferguson635 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas can you please do a video at The Fresh Market... I'm wondering about the turkey meat there...

@nickkotowski9271 Жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, was curious, why the potato starch? Is it similar in function to rosemary extract or celery powder?

@salonsavy6476 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas 👍🤗

@Mote. 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video

@sahbakamalian3492 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, Can you also make a video about fish and seafood at Costco?

@geraldarnoult 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, was waiting for you to get to the Kirkland uncured extra lean sliced ham, didn't see that, seems the Sodium Phosphates are not a problem???, I noticed (Natural flavoring) I know bobby is not a fan of Natural flavors and I notice they use (Celery powder) to preserve, quality (sounds harmless) but wondering about the natural flavors, I don't eat lots of sliced ham nor ham, I will eat 3 slices for breakfast with my eggs and almond flour bread, grass butter and a half of Avocado, (keto) I also wash the ham slices before putting into the pan, give me you opinion, please

@PatriotMango Жыл бұрын

isn't spice extract another name for msg?

@civicguy26 3 жыл бұрын

Thomas...love you, love your content... but is there anyway you could put together a Costco haul, Thomas approved, video “for dummies”.... for those of us that want to know what’s approved without the “why” and without sorting through hours of videos? I’m trying to do keto and it can get pretty confusing at times, but I think a video of buy this this and this at Costco would help a lot of people

@ernestwest6861 3 жыл бұрын

What did you mean by the sockeye salmon has potentially less chemicals and "radiation".

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know about "radiation," but I buy sockeye because it's gonna be wild-caught, instead of farmed, and they literally feed salmon crap.

@gabedl2834 3 жыл бұрын

When thomas giggles.. We know its blippie approved👍🏻🤓

@terri8557 3 жыл бұрын

What about chaffels ???

@malbin3li 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@corner559 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this while eating a sandwich with Kirkland uncured lean ham.

@matthewrickyrad 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@jamesdeininger3759 3 жыл бұрын

Great topic, dude. Thanks!

@kathygagnon1950 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about Pancetta ?

@cartninja6479 2 жыл бұрын

Who of you with all of your worry can add one day to their life, one day to your stature...

@pamramirez7248 3 жыл бұрын

My ham.. l grew up with this ham in Madrid yes..😀

@zlatto 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, Thomas!

@SimiAcheronsDemon 3 жыл бұрын

Kirkland can‘t call his ham Black Forrest ham cause this name is protected by law for the Original Black Forrest Ham and Bacon coming from pigs breed, raised and slaughtered and the ham and bacon made in the German Black Forrest, they have to put produced in the manner of the Black Forrest Ham or Bacon. By European Law only People from the German Black Forrest can use the label Black Forrest for their products is it ham, bacon, spirits like cherry liquor, Black Forrest Cherry Cake or the famos Black Forrest cuckoo clock. All other products from other countries yep includes other German states and counties too have to put on their products „produced in style of ...“ if they make the same product. This is like Parmigiana Reggiano a protected label by the European Union for a specialty product.

@rwfan2u 3 жыл бұрын

Turkey tastes like napkins!

@LindsAyWithAttitude 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆

@reallyfijateperocomocono1131 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new to this want about a capicola or some friends call it ham-capi?

@westcoastd 3 жыл бұрын

Thomas, I find it hard to believe that you approved things with sugar and Bad Oil in them, then talk to us about clean and dirty Keto...I'd say not approved for those items..

@JoshuaMuse 3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy expensive for food there in California. WOW.

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on the east coast. Parma ham (prosciutto) is $8.99 for a 3 oz package in the supermarket (same brands he looked at) for instance. And this is both in NY state and in North Carolina. If you have it sliced I the deli instead of buying prepackaged, the Daniele brand can be had for $14.99 lb

@CarbageMan 3 жыл бұрын

Am I killing myself by using liquid smoke in my sous vide?

@Bushcraft242 2 жыл бұрын

So many fillers chemicals nitrates salt sugar processed

@NormanSilv 4 ай бұрын

Avoid any Bulgogi label products

@jeffhruska8626 3 жыл бұрын

non smoked pastrami is corned beef.

@carolpaventi1285 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT❗😅🇺🇸🌟👍TOMMY👏😅❤ APPROVED❗I LOVED THAT❗❗👏

@cheriejohnson9445 3 жыл бұрын

Red... brown...red...brown.. 😂

@hafidkhalil6200 3 жыл бұрын

الترجمة بالعربية لو سمحتم

@JenniferJones23 3 жыл бұрын

Forgive me if I’ve missed it, do you have a release date for your cookbook?

@bw5911 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you for finally wearing your mask properly without it dropping constantly. When you touch it constantly, then touch products, then put them back on the shelves - that is disgusting so it is very much appreciated by those of us who shop there and don't want to get covid by those being careless. Excellent info and I want to go get the same turkey deli meat you did. Excellent info!

@dapert1277 3 жыл бұрын

Just stay home poptart.

@bbxy2418 Жыл бұрын

Lol wtf....shut up about the mask stuff