On Apr 15, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Don Wiss wrote:
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> No processed meats are paleo. I know the Crossfit crowd loves bacon, but they are seeking optimal athletic performance. People here tend to be following paleo to avoid diseases of civilization. Loading up on nitrates isn't going to cut it. For one, it correlates with colon cancer.
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I'm actually eating nitrate-free bacon, but I'm not sure the stuff is bad for you.

No doubt you've seen this: http://voices.yahoo.com/eating-foods-high-nitrites-nitrates-good-for-656247.html?cat=5

So what else in bacon could be bad for you?  Phinney argues convincingly that low carbers aren't getting *enough* sodium.  The fat profile is certainly good.

Jim