At least we have bacon... just make sure it's nitrate-free.
So? Are we supposed to just give up? Maybe some of us realize the need to get in better shape? I know I am over 50 and anything that can help me stay in shape, I am interested in. There may come a day when I have to go off grid and defend me and mine. I would like to be in optimal health.
Nitrate-free meat is a scam. They simply add celery juice in place of the nitrate. Celery juice is loaded with nitrates. You end up getting more nitrates than you would with regular bacon -- and pay a lot more to boot. That being said, I have seen no evidence that nitrates are harmful.