Bacon w/ Nitrates?

LadyKT · 12-06-2011, 03:30 AM

So I read DANDR, and in it he said to eat nitrate-free bacon. Considering that trying to find NF bacon is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, (i've only found one brand - Applegate farms - and it's like +$4 a pack!

) does anyone here ignore that and eat bacon w/ nitrates? if so, how often?

pinkswan · 12-06-2011, 03:33 AM

I just had 6 slices of bacon (and 2 eggs) for breakfast. I never checked to see if it had nitrates and didn't care.

VooDooDoll · 12-06-2011, 03:52 AM

I just buy whats on sale to be honest. Never noticed any ill side effects from it. I do try to get the lower sodium bacon when thats on sale however.

LadyKT · 12-06-2011, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkswan

I just had 6 slices of bacon (and 2 eggs) for breakfast. I never checked to see if it had nitrates and didn't care.

6 slices! pinkswan, you are my hero!!

pinkswan · 12-06-2011, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyKT

6 slices! pinkswan, you are my hero!!

Hahaha. My original plan was to have 4 slices with my eggs but 2 of them just threw themselves into the frying pan. Really.

It was bacon-icide.

LadyKT · 12-06-2011, 04:36 AM

I see a lot of people that eat only two and I get worried, two isnt enough for me! But now that I see that you can have more, im relieved!!

VooDooDoll · 12-06-2011, 04:47 AM

When I eat bacon I usually eat about 4-6 pieces. If I am also making turkey bacon I might have less. But I love bacon. Bacon is meat candy!

pinkswan · 12-06-2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyKT

I see a lot of people that eat only two and I get worried, two isnt enough for me! But now that I see that you can have more, im relieved!!

Read this lady's blog. http://lowcarbcj.blogspot.com/ She lost 249 pounds on a low carb diet and she ate all the bacon she wanted. She is *my * hero.

She is also a member of this forum.

codewiz51 · 12-06-2011, 04:49 AM

You'll get a lot more nitrates from some processed sandwich meats. I eat bacon three or four times a week. You can do some things to lesson some of the dangers. Don't fry your bacon at very high temperatures. I generally put the bacon on low heat and use a bacon press. Takes a couple of minutes longer, but the lower temperatures reduce possible chemical reactions on the metal surface. (Yes, I said possible. Some of the claimed pathways are not 100% proven to occur in a frying pan.)

LadyKT · 12-06-2011, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkswan

Read this lady's blog. CJ's Low Carb Corner She lost 249 pounds on a low carb diet and she ate all the bacon she wanted. She is *my * hero.

She is also a member of this forum.

Ive recently stumbled across her page - she rocks!!!!

I have many LC heroes

LisaLisaLisa · 12-06-2011, 06:39 AM

I ate 8 slices of bacon last night for a "snack". I buy what is on sale and low sodium. That's my only requirements of bacon.

LadyKT · 12-06-2011, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaLisaLisa

I ate 8 slices of bacon last night for a "snack". I buy what is on sale and low sodium. That's my only requirements of bacon.

So glad I can have more than 2 pieces!!

vilanteira · 12-06-2011, 10:24 AM

I usually eat 2-4 slices, but I've also eaten 8-12 slices often without problems. Never get tired of bacon.

flatferenghi · 12-06-2011, 10:28 AM

i have it on weekends with eggs or on a cheeseburger. i am certain the diners do not use nitrate free bacon. U will probably have to go to a healthfood store for that. We all know anything with a health claim made for it is gonna cost u extra. One thing I must add. Nitrates are still better than day rates. Could not resist, but y'all know me by now. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

nolcjunk · 12-06-2011, 10:43 AM

I think the nitrate problem has been shown by some sources to be less of a problem than originally thought.

I do like the one you mentioned, AppleGate Farms, because it comes from humanely raised pork.

I eat bacon most days but not too much of it, just because it is low carb doesn't mean it can't cause problems because of the calorie issue. This becomes more of a factor at/near goal.

theredhead · 12-06-2011, 10:59 AM

I'm no longer concerned about nitrates in my food. This article debunks the myths:
Junkfood Science: Does banning hotdogs and bacon make sense?

pinkswan · 12-06-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatferenghi

Nitrates are still better than day rates.

Only during the off season.

millergirl1976 · 12-06-2011, 11:12 AM

Wow I wish I had some bacon right now.

Trader Joes has all things delicious in bacon options. Their turkey bacon is the only kind I like, their TJ brand nitrate-free bacon is food of the gods, and they also sell packages of pieces and ends that are so fantastic for scrambles and salads. Mmmmm.

Oh, and I am in the 6ish category. But have been known to have more...

LadyKT · 12-06-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatferenghi

One thing I must add. Nitrates are still better than day rates. Could not resist, but y'all know me by now. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

I must mention that i'm also polish on top of being blonde. That took me a minute....but i finally got it!

Emily-D · 12-06-2011, 12:31 PM

I've been buying Hormel Uncured Bacon. It's easy to find at the store because it comes in a brown cardboard package. Really good bacon!

Vanessa120 · 12-06-2011, 01:51 PM

If you have a Costco membership they sell Coleman Naturals Uncured Nitrate/Nitrite free bacon for a decent price.

12-06-2011, 03:30 AM	#1
LadyKT Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,067 Gallery: LadyKT Stats: 159/150/125 - 5'3" WOE: Whatever gets me to goal... Start Date: January 2013	Bacon w/ Nitrates? So I read DANDR, and in it he said to eat nitrate-free bacon. Considering that trying to find NF bacon is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, (i've only found one brand - Applegate farms - and it's like +$4 a pack! ) does anyone here ignore that and eat bacon w/ nitrates? if so, how often?

12-06-2011, 10:28 AM	#14
flatferenghi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,809 Gallery: flatferenghi	i do not make bacon at home. i have it on weekends with eggs or on a cheeseburger. i am certain the diners do not use nitrate free bacon. U will probably have to go to a healthfood store for that. We all know anything with a health claim made for it is gonna cost u extra. One thing I must add. Nitrates are still better than day rates. Could not resist, but y'all know me by now. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

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12-06-2011, 03:33 AM	#2
pinkswan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 614 Gallery: pinkswan	I just had 6 slices of bacon (and 2 eggs) for breakfast. I never checked to see if it had nitrates and didn't care.

12-06-2011, 03:52 AM	#3
VooDooDoll Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati,Oh. Posts: 317 Gallery: VooDooDoll Stats: 270/265/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Dec 2012 (again!)	I just buy whats on sale to be honest. Never noticed any ill side effects from it. I do try to get the lower sodium bacon when thats on sale however.

12-06-2011, 04:36 AM	#6
LadyKT Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,067 Gallery: LadyKT Stats: 159/150/125 - 5'3" WOE: Whatever gets me to goal... Start Date: January 2013	I see a lot of people that eat only two and I get worried, two isnt enough for me! But now that I see that you can have more, im relieved!!

12-06-2011, 04:47 AM	#7
VooDooDoll Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati,Oh. Posts: 317 Gallery: VooDooDoll Stats: 270/265/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Dec 2012 (again!)	When I eat bacon I usually eat about 4-6 pieces. If I am also making turkey bacon I might have less. But I love bacon. Bacon is meat candy!

12-06-2011, 04:49 AM	#9
codewiz51 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113 Gallery: codewiz51 Stats: 258/196/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 3, 2011	You'll get a lot more nitrates from some processed sandwich meats. I eat bacon three or four times a week. You can do some things to lesson some of the dangers. Don't fry your bacon at very high temperatures. I generally put the bacon on low heat and use a bacon press. Takes a couple of minutes longer, but the lower temperatures reduce possible chemical reactions on the metal surface. (Yes, I said possible. Some of the claimed pathways are not 100% proven to occur in a frying pan.)

12-06-2011, 06:39 AM	#11
LisaLisaLisa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 Gallery: LisaLisaLisa	I ate 8 slices of bacon last night for a "snack". I buy what is on sale and low sodium. That's my only requirements of bacon.

12-06-2011, 10:24 AM	#13
vilanteira Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,068 Gallery: vilanteira Stats: in maintenance WOE: juddd/lower carb Start Date: low carb: 2008, juddd: 10/24/11	I usually eat 2-4 slices, but I've also eaten 8-12 slices often without problems. Never get tired of bacon.

12-06-2011, 10:43 AM	#15
nolcjunk Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,446 Gallery: nolcjunk Stats: Whole foods lc, 110, 5'6 WOE: Atkins - it's a diet	I think the nitrate problem has been shown by some sources to be less of a problem than originally thought. I do like the one you mentioned, AppleGate Farms, because it comes from humanely raised pork. I eat bacon most days but not too much of it, just because it is low carb doesn't mean it can't cause problems because of the calorie issue. This becomes more of a factor at/near goal.

12-06-2011, 10:59 AM	#16
theredhead Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,407 Gallery: theredhead Stats: 229/147/145 WOE: Atkins/hCG/maintaining EASILY with JUDDD Start Date: 09/04/03	I'm no longer concerned about nitrates in my food. This article debunks the myths: Junkfood Science: Does banning hotdogs and bacon make sense?

12-06-2011, 11:12 AM	#18
millergirl1976 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,061 Gallery: millergirl1976 Stats: 160.4/146/135? <- 28in waist WOE: Low carb Start Date: 1/1/2013	Wow I wish I had some bacon right now. Trader Joes has all things delicious in bacon options. Their turkey bacon is the only kind I like, their TJ brand nitrate-free bacon is food of the gods, and they also sell packages of pieces and ends that are so fantastic for scrambles and salads. Mmmmm. Oh, and I am in the 6ish category. But have been known to have more...

12-06-2011, 12:31 PM	#20
Emily-D Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,908 Gallery: Emily-D Stats: obese/healthy weight WOE: 1992 Atkins (no grains, no soy) Start Date: 3/1/04, Restart 4/22/10	I've been buying Hormel Uncured Bacon. It's easy to find at the store because it comes in a brown cardboard package. Really good bacon!

12-06-2011, 01:51 PM	#21
Vanessa120 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Vanessa120 Stats: 189/130 size 2-4 5'4" WOE: Low Carb Real Food Start Date: Low Carb Since 2001	If you have a Costco membership they sell Coleman Naturals Uncured Nitrate/Nitrite free bacon for a decent price.