Bacon

delboy604
delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Bacon every morning for breakfast with eggs.? Good idea even if I stay within my calorie limit!!
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  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    If you like it and stay within your calorie limit then it is a good idea.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    I find it a real treat in morning and in a way keeps cravings for that kind of stuff away during the day.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I don't see a problem but I prefer to mix it up. I eat oatmeal with fruit most weekdays and eggs and bacon on the weekends or if I am tired of oatmeal. I think the oatmeal helps keep my cholesterol down too.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    That is true some mornings I will. I love soda bread and cheese but not healthy lol
  • cassandrag93
    cassandrag93 Posts: 825 Member
    Mmmm bacon. You could switch to turkey bacon to save some calories and fat.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Turkey bacon? I've not heard of that, would def give it a try.!!!!
  • beanjo020297
    beanjo020297 Posts: 16 Member
    I love love bacon but it's maybe a once a month treat for me
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    The answer is always bacon.
  • cassandrag93
    cassandrag93 Posts: 825 Member
    I actually prefer turkey bacon! It's so easy to cook and way less fatty.
  • babychris1
    babychris1 Posts: 159 Member
    Hmm tasty pig skin!
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Yea it is great. I have it sliced up and in pan with no oil and get it crispy than chuck in two eggs and scramble for minute then on a bit of toast with no butter or nothing. It's fantastic. Plus a mug of black tea along with it with the tea bag left in to make it stronger.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Cassandrag93 can ya get it in supermarkets ?
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    Not Kosher, so I don't eat it
  • jmarie1025
    jmarie1025 Posts: 114 Member
    I eat bacon everyday. Three slices and two fried or scrambled eggs is the perfect breakfast for me.
  • JeepHair77
    JeepHair77 Posts: 1,291 Member
    You can get turkey bacon everywhere around HERE, but maybe not everywhere. I agree - it's really good. To me, it tastes very similar to bacon, but is more forgiving for a not-so-great cook - it's less inclined to get that burnt, crunchy texture.
  • Misterhyd3
    Misterhyd3 Posts: 138 Member
    Bacon for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Thanks folks. Gonna give it a try out!!!
  • IriaSparcast
    IriaSparcast Posts: 27 Member
    Fave Weekend breakfast: 2 soft-boiled eggs + 2 slices thick cut bacon (chopped), mashed together in a bowl. Keeps my hunger away til afternoon.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    This is making me wish it was breakfast time now lol.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Is smoked worse than normal?
  • tryett
    tryett Posts: 530 Member
    Love bacon with breakfast, on salads, as ingredients to flavor other dishes. Reminds me,I need to make some bacon jam for my son, he asked a couple weeks ago. Time consuming but soooo good.
  • cvstokke
    cvstokke Posts: 249 Member
    Bacon is the best! I eat it every weekday morning (get it at the office cafeteria) and have eaten it even when I'm at lower weights. If you don't have cholesterol problems, I see no reason with it. It helps me avoid those cravings later on and is surprisingly low cal.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    delboy604 wrote: »
    Is smoked worse than normal?

    Worse how?
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Cvstokke I know,keeps cravings away for me too
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    I remember hearing that smoked food can be worse than normal for calories. I think I heard smoked mackerel higher in calories than normal??
  • ouryve
    ouryve Posts: 572 Member
    delboy604 wrote: »
    I remember hearing that smoked food can be worse than normal for calories. I think I heard smoked mackerel higher in calories than normal??

    If it is, that'll be because hot smoking cooks and slightly dries out the mackerel, so more of that mackerel is fat and protein and less is water. The ratio of calories to macronutrients will barely be affected.

    You would notice the same effect comparing a raw burger to a grilled one.
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Thanks for the info
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I'm too lazy/zombified to cook in the AM, but if you've got the time, 2 strips of bacon within your calorie goal sounds like a nice part of breakfast. It has the protein and fat to keep you satisfied, especially along with eggs.
  • ouryve
    ouryve Posts: 572 Member
    delboy604 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info

    Bacon is usually cold smoked, btw, so there wouldn't really be the same discrepancy as with mackerel.

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