Cold cuts and ham are pre cooked meats or cured meat that are often sliced to order. They are typically served cold and often as part of a sandwich or as a canape at cocktail parties. It is advisable that pregnant women should not eat their lunch meats cold, instead they should have them warmed up to prevent any kind of infection. Cold cuts and ham don't require any cooking, they are perfect for people who don't have time to make an elaborate breakfast. They just get some slices of their cooked meats, add them to a sandwich and they're off to work.