Is deli meat safe for kids?

I've done the research so I can give you my best recommendations about deli meat for your little ones as a registered dietitian,

and I'll share ideas for some easy alternatives.

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Casey Barnes from Mom and his Nutrition, R.D. Mom of 2, dog mom of one insane crazy

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Today's question is from Kristen, and here it is.

Hi, Casey.

My name is Kristen, and I have a three- and a two-year-old who are very picky eaters.

My little one often doesn't eat when my older one refuses, so he's catching on his bad habit.

My question was, do you think that trying to give them new foods, even if it's a little bit

out of time, as in lunch meat?

Like, is lunch meat okay to give?

Or I was always told as an adult, it's too processed and has too much salt.

So I don't know if I should even bother giving that to my kids, but they don't really eat that much meat anyway.

So I was just looking at my options but didn't want to give them an unhealthy food.

Thank you.

Bye.

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