What's in My Cold Cut Bin?

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A while ago, I started to rethink my cold cut bin. At the time, it was filled with salty, nitrate-filled cold cuts, fatty hot dogs and cholesterol laden cheeses. I realized that a lot of these little snack foods were packing on the calories and the negative health benefits. I needed a COLD CUT BIN MAKEOVER!

Looking back on it now, I realize that my cold bin has undergone some major changes that I'd like to tell you about in this post.

Here is a before and after snapshot of what is in my "cold cut" bin.

Veggie Choices (BEFORE) none	Veggie Choices (AFTER) * organic baby carrots * sliced celery * sliced mushrooms (fresh) * garlic bulbs * large red onion (weekly)
Protein Choices (BEFORE) * sliced turkey breast cold cuts * Black Forest ham cold cuts * yellow American cheese * turkey kielbasa sausage link  * Ballpark beef hot dogs * fried chicken bits from the deli * cheapest carton of dozen eggs	Protein Choices (AFTER) * sliced turkey breast cold cuts * Black Forest ham cold cuts * Morning Star veggie sausage patties  * chicken cutlet chunks * hummus * free-range, organic eggs

Notice that my cold cut bin after has more veggie items in it than before. While these do require a weekly food prep under my Paleo lifestyle, it actually takes about a half an hour to prep a week's worth.  Also, notice that my proteins have changed from salty, fatty meats and cheeses to leaner proteins and non-meat options.  I've actually incorporated some non-meat choices like eggs and veggie meats like the Morningstar veggie patties.

What's in your cold cut bin? Feel free to share.