prosciutto as protein source

[Cryst4al]

Bros,
Is prosciutto something you can eat on regular basis? it taste so good but I was wondering If sodium levels are high in this ham since it's very salty and if it's a good source of protein. The water retention is temporary, but the gains are not! lol

 

[jp4355]

Bros,
Is prosciutto something you can eat on regular basis? it taste so good but I was wondering If sodium levels are high in this ham since it's very salty and if it's a good source of protein. The water retention is temporary, but the gains are not! lol

I'm Italian, so I agree 100% that Prosciutto taste Fantastic.

But it's Very High in Sodium and Fat, so as a Cheat Meal Only.................................................. JP
P.S.
Or as an Appetizer with some Melon.

 

[Jay Scott]

Bros,
Is prosciutto something you can eat on regular basis? it taste so good but I was wondering If sodium levels are high in this ham since it's very salty and if it's a good source of protein. The water retention is temporary, but the gains are not! lol

If you dont mind doing a dirtier bulk - why not. But I would be afraid to eat high sodium foods everyday while bulking, in order not to bloat

 

[LevButlerov]

It is definitely not the healthiest thing to eat, but it won't hurt if you eat it from time to time as a cheat meal, which you need anyway. So as long as you keep it under moderation, you should be fine.

 

[stevesmi]

I stopped eating pork a couple years ago. even so I never had prosciutto.. didn't grow up around many italians or going to italian restaurants. a lot of these processed meats are the absolute worst for you. it is no secret that people who eat these types of foods have huge guts. they are extremely bad for you and very acidic on the body.

the types of meats I stick to are fresh caught fish, step 2 or higher chicken/turkey, and grassfed beef. none of which are processed or drenched in condiments. a trick to eating healthier is avoiding restaurants..

 

[muskate]

Prosciutto is basically Italian bacon. Come on man. You know that bacon shouldn't be regularly incorporated into a diet. For the occasional cheat meal here and there - no problem but it's not something you should be eating on a regular basis.

There is very little protein in prosciutto. It is mostly fat.

Stick with lean protein sources like skinless poultry, wild fish, grass fed beef, egg whites, whey isolate etc

 

[BigBro]

It's fine, in moderation. Not something you would have every day. Like bacon, its OK now and then, just not every day.

If you are on a low carb diet like keto or similar, its something you could have each week. The only issue is that it's processed so has lots of salt, which is fine if you are training on a regular basis. Nothing like a fully loaded sodium system to gain strength.

The guys and moderators on this forum are primarily interested in bodybuilding and how you look. If that's your goal, man up and make the sacrifice to drop it and eat clean. Strange but not unexpected that people still avoid fats. But if you wanna be big and strong and awesome, then it's OK. I'm pretty sure this big gutted Italians have more to blame than prosciutto.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I would keep it in moderation. Include it in a cheat meal but don't cut it out completely. You want to have something to look forward to when you get sick of eating the same foods all the time.

 

[jp4355]

I just ran across this Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado Egg Recipe.

This is from Paleo-Hacks website............................................. JP

[h=3]Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado Egg[/h]Recipe by:

Dina Hassan
Give your morning a kick start with this prosciutto-wrapped avocado egg, loaded with omega-3, protein and healthy fatty acids - everything you need for a nourishing breakfast.
Ingredients

• 2 ripe, ready to eat avocados
• 2 eggs
• 6 prosciutto slices
• 2 T olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Tomato slices for garnish

Instructions

• Bring a medium pot of water from low heat to a gentle simmer.
• Using food-safe plastic wrap, line a small bowl and rub a little bit of olive oil on it.
• Crack an egg into the lined bowl, pull the sides of the plastic wrap together, and tie a knot. Place the wrapped egg in the simmering water for 3 minutes. Repeat with the other egg.
• Remove the eggs from the water and lay on a plate. Cut the plastic wrap open and gently separate the eggs. Set them aside.
• Prepare the prosciutto slices by flattening them with a back of a knife.
• Halve the avocado and remove outer skin. Scoop out the middle of the avocado so it is the same size as the poached egg. Carefully put the egg inside and enclose with both sides of the avocado.
• Wrap the sealed avocado tightly in prosciutto slices, two strips horizontally and one vertically. Repeat the steps for the other egg.
• Fry the prosciutto-wrapped avocado in olive oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes, starting with the loose ends of the prosciutto first. Turn frequently until the prosciutto is crispy all over.
• Place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil before serving. Slice the stuffed avocado, sprinkle with salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Serve with tomato slices

 

[KronarSZ]

It is very high in fat and salt so you cannot use it as a primary protein source. Possibly once a week at your cheat meal at best.