To: RJayneJ
"Bacon and eggs are always good in a pinch."Atkins says not to use bacon with sodium nitrates in it. I have looked and looked but can't find any bacon without sodium nitrates. Same with lunch meat.
Do you know where to get bacon without sodium nitrates?
392 posted on
09/02/2003 9:01:29 PM PDT by
Spunky
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To: Spunky
I just use whatever is on sale. I missed that warning and it doesn't seem to make any difference in the diet. I eat bacon and eggs almost everyday for breakfast and have lost 30 pounds so far. I'm using Kroger brand this week.
396 posted on
09/02/2003 9:16:30 PM PDT by
RJayneJ
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To: Spunky
Sodium Nitrates are used in the curing process. I am still reading the Adkins book, and he suggests these should be avoided for other health reasons.
Research I have seen elsewhere says you would need to eat a semi trailer of Sodium Nitrates weekly to achieve any ill effects.
Sodium Nitrates will not hinder this diet, so if you're the adventurous type, go ahead and eat your bacon and ham.
To: Spunky
If you have a Trader Joe's store in your area, they often carry uncured bacon (no nitrates). It doesn't taste as good, though.
399 posted on
09/02/2003 9:27:32 PM PDT by
.38sw
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