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Bacon
Score: 8/10Inflammatory
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Bacon is a processed meat high in saturated fat, sodium, and nitrates. The smoking and curing process creates additional inflammatory compounds.
Benefits
- Source of protein
- Contains some B vitamins
Concerns
- Processed meat — WHO Group 1 carcinogen
- Very high in sodium and saturated fat
- Contains nitrates and nitrites
- Smoking creates carcinogenic compounds
- AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) from cooking
Key Nutrients
ProteinSodiumSaturated FatB VitaminsNitrates
Serving Size
2 slices (16g) cooked
Tips
Replace with turkey bacon or tempeh bacon for lower inflammatory impact. If eating bacon, choose uncured, nitrate-free varieties from pasture-raised pigs. Treat as a rare indulgence.
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