How bad is it to eat bacon? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

Kari7171 · 03-22-2006, 04:15 PM

I have been having a BLT every day. I put two strips of bacon on it. I am totally addicted to them they are so good. I am just wondering how bad bacon is for you.

stephanieadams · 03-23-2006, 06:40 AM

It's not great that's for sure! If you really like bacon (BLTs) why don't you try the all natural bacon strips with no nitrites or nitrates. Make sure that the bread you use is whole grain (meaning that the first ingredient listed is 100% whole grains/wheat) and use canola mayonnaise or light mayo. If you use all of those things and add a nice slice of tomato and maybe a piece of romaine lettuce....you have yourself a nice healthy sandwich.

bluejbirdie · 03-23-2006, 07:26 AM

If your just having 2 strips a day I would not be too concerned. By no means is bacon good for you....but 2 strips a day is not going to have any real negative impact.

stephanieadams · 03-23-2006, 07:45 AM

bacon is basically a strip of pork fat treated with chemicals and nitrates. not only are the chemicals, nitrates and fat bad for you, but the growth hormones that they inject live stock with these days is disgusting!! Eating it every day - even just 2 strips is a bad idea. Why do you think that they advise pregnant women to stay away from deli-meats? They are bad bad bad bad!

Kari7171 · 03-23-2006, 02:04 PM

mmmmmmm...I love that pork fat and the nitrates....lol. Have you ever eaten the bacon without all of the fat and nitrates. Is it any good? Does it get crispy when you make it? I have been using whole grain bread, lots of tomato and two large pieces of leaf lettuce which is dark green. I use regular mayo though. I didn't know they had canola mayo I'll have to look for that. I have seen low fat though and that tastes gross.