Is Bacon considered processed???

[journey00]

Ok, I've been eating like 3-4 pieces of pork regular bacon every morning. Then I read in Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution that it is considered processed..like hot dogs, bologna, salami..and we should stay clear of those foods. Did I read that right???? What am I gonna do for bacon?

[meltinglady]

Re: Is Bacon considered processed???

I saw that too...I bought some turkey bacon. Not sure if its still considered processed. It probably is. I think if you just try not to eat that much of it, maybe its ok. Anybody???? I am pretty new to this myself, so not sure.

[Fuschia]

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I'm new to this as well, and I would also like to know about this. I thought it was a matter of nitrates? And that nitrate free bacon would be okay. However, when I went looking for nitrate free bacon in my town, I could not find it.

[SandyL2002]

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You can have bacon... You should look for Sugar Free...I know Walmart carries them.. I will tell you the first two weeks I ate lots of bacon.. Now I hardly eat it once a week

[meltinglady]

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I looked at both packages. I have regular and Jennie o Turkey bacon. Both are cured with sodium nitrate. Hmmm

I buy my chicken from Trader Joes...I wonder if they have bacon that isn't cured in sodium nitrate? Or maybe sunflower market. Do you have a health food store around you? If so you may want to check with them.

I only been eating it with breakfast so far. Sigh...

[jimmie 48]

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don't worry about the nitates.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...&postcount=100

[MorningGlory]

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Well that's good to know! I love bacon.

[jimmie 48]

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eat your bacon and be happy! bacon is our friend.

watch the portion thing though. we can get carried away with those things we love.

[CDRAKE1234]

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i PERSONALLY eat bacon 3-4 times a week!
mmmmm..bacon..Bacon... BACON... GOTTA have it!

[JClark]

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I no longer think that much about food, other than a source of energy for my body.

Except for bacon with some cheese. Crispy. It will always be there for me.

Just watch the labels...avoid maple syrup flavored!

[soliwit]

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there are several brands that carry 'no sugar added' bacon, like for example plumrose.
But if you can't find it don't sweat it, just don't over-eat, but that's true for everything..

[mitzimarie]

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I have seen bacon with no sugar, and I have seen bacon with no nitrates. I have never seen bacon with no sugar or nitrates. I opt for the no sugar. I buy Gwaltney brand, and it is at every kind of grocery store in my area, including Albertson's and Walmart. It is sooo good, and it's only $2.49 to $2.99, depending on where I get it.

[Fuschia]

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I will look for the no sugar bacon. Although, I am surprised by the price of your bacon. For some reason, in my area of the world, bacon is now crazy expensive. Four to five dollars is about the average, and some are even six or seven. And that's not even organic, just a different smoke flavor.

[msmichelle]

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I get my bacon at Sams Club(4 packs for 8 bucks approx.) I try to get the low sodium kind to help with the possible water retention. Bacon is my morning omlettes best friend!

[Miss Phode]

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For whatever reason even the "by the book" people disregard the info about nitrates. I guess because it's inconvenient. The only nitrate free bacon I've ever found has sugar. I've kind of gotten over bacon and don't eat it anymore. I've pretty much given up pork all together, but that's just because of my own personal preference.