is bacon bad for you?

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
I know it has lots of fat in it, but other than that... is it bad for you? Does it have many nutrients or is it better not consuming it?

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  • babyblake11
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    if you get the short cut bacon without the fat it should be fine, but yes chicken and turkey are better meat options.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    If you're going to have it, I recommend getting uncured bacon, because it tends to have a LOT of sodium otherwise.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    if you get the short cut bacon without the fat it should be fine, but yes chicken and turkey are better meat options.

    Don't sweat things because they contain fat. Try to avoid the trans fats and don't eat too many saturated fats. You certainly can lose weight and be healthy while having a good healthy amount of fat in your diet, too little is not healthy.
  • babyblake11
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    if you get the short cut bacon without the fat it should be fine, but yes chicken and turkey are better meat options.

    Don't sweat things because they contain fat. Try to avoid the trans fats and don't eat too many saturated fats. You certainly can lose weight and be healthy while having a good healthy amount of fat in your diet, too little is not healthy.

    i agree, its just getting it without the fat reduces calories.
    and i prefer to get my fat from avacado and nuts :)
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    if you get the short cut bacon without the fat it should be fine, but yes chicken and turkey are better meat options.

    Don't sweat things because they contain fat. Try to avoid the trans fats and don't eat too many saturated fats. You certainly can lose weight and be healthy while having a good healthy amount of fat in your diet, too little is not healthy.

    i agree, its just getting it without the fat reduces calories.
    and i prefer to get my fat from avacado and nuts :)

    Yep those are some of the best along with olive oil, for sure. But if a person really loves bacon like many do, uncured bacon is about the best choice you can make, and as long you as don't over do it, it's fine. :smokin:
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    I get the Oscar Meyer Fully Cooked Bacon. 4 slices (microwave for 20-30 seconds) is just *70* calories, with 320 mg. sodium. And it comes out perfect every single time! And did I mention that it was delicious?
  • jcannon15
    jcannon15 Posts: 148
    i like turkey bacon,not because its "healthier" but just because i like the way it tastes
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    any processed pork/meat product is particularly bad for you and has proven to be carcinogenic, and usually quite high sodium.

    having said that, it does taste good,. and youve got to die of something.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    It's not good for you, I don't eat it or let my children eat it. But everyone has unhealthy things sometimes.
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    I get the Oscar Meyer Fully Cooked Bacon. 4 slices (microwave for 20-30 seconds) is just *70* calories, with 320 mg. sodium. And it comes out perfect every single time! And did I mention that it was delicious?

    Microwaving bacon? Doesnt that come out all soggy? I prefer crispy edges!
  • hajjcomb
    hajjcomb Posts: 118 Member
    NO! Bacon is LIFE!



    Ok, maybe it's not the best thing for you, but it's tied with ice cream for most delicious. :-)

    I do love bacon but I limit myself to having it once a month or so. It's a treat. Center cut is the best option (as far as real bacon goes). I don't care for turkey bacon as I find it a weak substitute- too dry and leathery for me.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    bacon is the best thing ever. i had three slices of it today. low sodium version, and you can't taste the difference. if you don't like bacon, you can just go back to russia you goddamm commie.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I get the Oscar Meyer Fully Cooked Bacon. 4 slices (microwave for 20-30 seconds) is just *70* calories, with 320 mg. sodium. And it comes out perfect every single time! And did I mention that it was delicious?

    Microwaving bacon? Doesnt that come out all soggy? I prefer crispy edges!

    She's talking about pre-cooked bacon. Bacon does actually come out fairly crispy in the microwave though.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    any processed pork/meat product is particularly bad for you and has proven to be carcinogenic, and usually quite high sodium.

    having said that, it does taste good,. and youve got to die of something.

    Carcinogenic pork? You just made that up, didn't you? :bigsmile:
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    It's pound of bacon saturday!!!!

    Just had to throw that in. No, bacon is not bad for you. Fat is not bad for you (and I'm not talking about the fat that IS bad for you, but bacon is not one of them). But I understand when people say that it is, cause that's what we've been taught as a society.

    Eat bacon and lots of it, with eggs. You'll be a happier, healthier person
  • FairyMiss
    FairyMiss Posts: 1,812 Member
    if you get the short cut bacon without the fat it should be fine, but yes chicken and turkey are better meat options.

    Don't sweat things because they contain fat. Try to avoid the trans fats and don't eat too many saturated fats. You certainly can lose weight and be healthy while having a good healthy amount of fat in your diet, too little is not healthy.

    i agree, its just getting it without the fat reduces calories.
    and i prefer to get my fat from avacado and nuts :)

    Yep those are some of the best along with olive oil, for sure. But if a person really loves bacon like many do, uncured bacon is about the best choice you can make, and as long you as don't over do it, it's fine. :smokin:

    might have to look for uncured if it has less sodium thats my onely beef with bacon
  • Painten
    Painten Posts: 499 Member
    I know it has lots of fat in it, but other than that... is it bad for you? Does it have many nutrients or is it better not consuming it?

    I love bacon, i get unsmoked back bacon, it's not too high in calories for meat and it gives loads of flavour to to food. I never considered bacon processed or any more processed that chicken breasts are.
  • Teliooo
    Teliooo Posts: 725 Member
    I think the main problem is the nitrates and sodium levels. Most processed meat is high in nitrates and sodium. When I first lost a big chunk of weight I only either ate diced bacon with veg or turkey with veg. I lost many many pounds this way so in regards to weightloss, it worked for me.
  • hajjcomb
    hajjcomb Posts: 118 Member
    any processed pork/meat product is particularly bad for you and has proven to be carcinogenic, and usually quite high sodium.

    having said that, it does taste good,. and youve got to die of something.

    Carcinogenic pork? You just made that up, didn't you? :bigsmile:

    Nothing causes more cancer than the interwebs.
  • RangerSteve
    RangerSteve Posts: 437
    It's not good for you, I don't eat it or let my children eat it. But everyone has unhealthy things sometimes.

    Is that right? Maybe you can fill us in on why it's so unhealthy.........
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    if you get the short cut bacon without the fat it should be fine, but yes chicken and turkey are better meat options.

    Don't sweat things because they contain fat. Try to avoid the trans fats and don't eat too many saturated fats. You certainly can lose weight and be healthy while having a good healthy amount of fat in your diet, too little is not healthy.

    i agree, its just getting it without the fat reduces calories.
    and i prefer to get my fat from avacado and nuts :)

    Yep those are some of the best along with olive oil, for sure. But if a person really loves bacon like many do, uncured bacon is about the best choice you can make, and as long you as don't over do it, it's fine. :smokin:

    might have to look for uncured if it has less sodium thats my onely beef with bacon

    Curing is basically drying a meat out with salt, so yes...uncured is better in that regard.
  • SaddyPants
    SaddyPants Posts: 152 Member
    I don't know if you have one near you, but the best bacon I've ever had is the apple smoked uncured bacon from Trader Joe's - it's so good!
  • jellerose
    jellerose Posts: 74 Member
    Uncured bacon is great! And the good fats fill me up more than the same amount of calories through grains which means fewer calories overall and in a form my body can metabolize better ; ).
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I love bacon!! Lol! I eat it on occasion. And I actually read that TURKEY bacon has more sodium in it. So if I want bacon, I enjoy some of the real stuff...and go about my day.

    I learned what "moderation" means. I hate that term because it's so cliche..but it IS true. I learned it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I want a BLT........I have it. I just don't eat it every day. When I take my boys out for breakfast..I often get an order of bacon and we split it. They eat plenty of whole grains, fruits and veggies too. I'm not too worried. :wink:
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    please, youtube "jim gaffigan bacon" for hilariousness.


    oh hell, i'll just post it myself. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/5029155/jim_gaffigan_bacon/
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