5 common sense tips about bacon (and nitrates)

Deep down, we know bacon is not the healthiest choice.

It’s not really the fat; our fat-phobia is waning. But ALL bacon contains nitrates, and these can convert to nitrosamines, known human carcinogens. Even “uncured” or “nitrate-free” bacon contains nitrates.

In fact, some nitrate-free bacon has up to three times more than its conventional counterparts.

Why?