#preservatives

#preservatives

the answer is quite straightforward, and Samantha Merritt, creator of Sugar Spun Run, has one simple rule: If lemon is the primary flavor of the dish, use fresh lemon juice. "If I'm making a lemon meringue pie, lemon bars, lemonade, or lemon curd, the lemon flavor is the main feature of the recipe," Merritt says, "so I'll always opt for fresh-squeezed lemons." It offers the brightest, most natural flavor, and isn't that what we all want when biting into a slice of lemon meringue pie?

By and large, deli meat - which includes things like turkey breast, ham, roast beef, and chicken breast - is a cut of meat that is seasoned, cooked, and sliced thinly. Processed meats like salami, pepperoni, and bologna are something else entirely. That being said, even whole turkey breast deli meat can have high sodium levels, preservatives, and other undesirable ingredients. A general rule is that it's likely that freshly sliced turkey breast from the deli counter is better for you.