NITRATES in Processed Meat? [Enjoy your Bacon!]

For years we've been told that processed and/or cured meats increase our risk of cancer. I decided to delve into the research and the common-sense of this issue and see what I could fine. You will be surprised at how strong one is, and how weak the other.

Nitrates and Nitrite containing salts have been used to cure meats for thousands of years, but only since the 1970's have we been told that these natural ions cause cancer. Can you enjoy your bacon, or should you avoid nitrate/nitrite due to the cancer risk?

It took me a couple months to cut through all of the emotion, blustering, and "expert opinion" on this issue and find out what the research actually shows. If you eat bacon. or other processed meats, you want to watch this video.

Veg has more Nitrate than Meat:

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[nancyinoregon]

I'm a small-scale pig farmer and just switched to a butcher who doesn't do a "no-nitrate" cure like the last butcher did. A customer/friend who worked as a USDA inspector for 26 years told me the "no-nitrate" cure means they use celery powder, which is full of nitrates, so I relayed that information to my customers, but it's great to attach this thorough review as well, which backs up what he said and provides more context. I'm starting to think the best approach to choosing food is to eat what our ancestors ate. Subscribed to your channel, much appreciated!

[jillransom]

Thank you soooo much Dr Berry for the research you’ve done on this topic. I was paying double for nitrate/nitrite free bacon, and indeed saw that it actually was processed with “celery” for preserving the meat. I love your channel and as an RN of 37 years have been watching your informative videos for a long time. God bless you

[pepperco]

The government needs to ban high fructose corn syrup.

[rochellet]

I watched this video a few years ago and was so relieved. THANK YOU for taking the time to research and create it. ***UPDATE*** Since then I have seen such massive amounts of marketing against nitrates/nitrites on packaging (and also when you google it) that I started to doubt the "nitrite" safety in particular. I came back to this video and research and you set me straight... reminded me to hold the line. It's all ok. Yay! (My fam is low carb btw, thanks to our son and YOU!). God bless you! Lost weight, good test results, etc. Thumbs up!

[sweetdrahthaar]

My grandmother on my dads side lived to be 99 and had bacon and eggs every morning of her life beginning when she was a toddler👍🏻 Almost forgot to add that she never had any major illnesses including no issues with cancer.

[Sandra-hkks]

Praise the Lord ive been finally eating bacon for the first time in 30 years. I was feeling guilty because im 74. Figured i really dont enjoy much so the bacon came back 😊😊😊

[iubvvuo]

My grandparents lived into their 90s grandpa 99...he ate EVERYTHING! Pork, meat, rice, beans & had a drink or 2 now & then....he just died this year at 99 after he fell while gardening and hit his head told me he eats everything in moderation- but AVOIDS and stays away from SUGAR...

[KenDBerryMD]

There is NO meaningful research, not a single RCT, showing that the nitrates/nitrites from processed meat increase cancer-risk in Humans. NONE at all...

[justinwatsonbasketball]

Yes! Thank you for clarifying, Doc! I eat 100-150g of bacon every morning with my 4 eggs 😋

[banksjohnathan]

Dr Berry, I am from Trinidad and Tobago and for more than 30 years now their was a doctor by the name of Lionel Gaskin Mayers and he preached all this stuff on a local TV program about how coconut oil is so good for you, this is when the world was now learning about cholesterol... He was call a mad doctor by the university graduates... It's so amazing that this man was right all along.... Keep up the great work doc

[nickp.]

The oldest living lady in the US was recently asked what she does to live so long and she answered I eat bacon every morning!

[karenbarnhart]

I can confirm what you said about the celery salt thing. At the company I work for we blend spices and preservatives for the meat industry. We use a product that is made from celery. It is pure sodium nitrate but because it is made from celery not the chemical version of sodium nitrate it is called NATURAL by the meat industry. This stuff is very expensive too. Far more expensive than regular sodium nitrate.

It's always amazing to me what THEY say is unhealthy and what the truth actually is.

Thanks for clarifying the cured meat thing. I never stopped eating cure meats but now I will enjoy them with a whole new mind frame! Much the same as I enjoy my butter, lard, coconut oil, olive oil and other healthy NATURAL fats.

Go, go keto and carnivore!

Keto ended my trip to diabetes land 6 years ago! And I've never looked back. Now I enjoy a more low carb diet but I still do intermittent fasting and switch to Keto for a while as well. I know I could go carnivore but I do not have any autoimmune or hormonal issues and I really enjoy some veggies and an occasional piece of fruit!

Love your channel. You are one of a very, very few doctors I trust nowadays!

[sharonstrange]

This info is so helpful. I’ve started avoiding all the good stuff, as you mentioned. I’ve missed occasional bacon, bologna and other processed meats. I have thought about my grandmother and all her brothers and sisters, whom ate everything fried. All the smoked meats they prepared on their farm, and all lived into their late 90’s. I’m so glad you cleared up this myth, and that’s what it was. Thank you for your expertise and sharing this great news.

[honndo]

WOW! This is one I didn't know. I was staying away from bacon all these years for nothing. I'm on my way to the store.

[kirstenspencer]

Back in the day with " heavy salted meat " to prevent spoilage before cooking the meat was soaked then washed in water to remove salt. A good friend of mine made corned beef and invited us to dinner. I explained that I didn't enjoy corned beef. She laughed and showed me a 90 year cookbook. The cookbook showed how to soak and wash the salted meats. The end slow cooked corned beef was delicious ! Not salty at all. Just

[darrylmcleman]

My parents took in a boarder in the 1950 s and we read in the paper 30ish years later that he was celebrating his 100th birthday.The reporter that did the article on him in paper asked him what got him to his 100th birthday and he said he liked to start the day right with bacon and eggs! He looked much like Winston Churchill and did a lot of walking.He died at 102 yrs and his sister lived to be 105.

[SilverbackGeurrilla]

I don’t trust anything about the federal government.

[bettyjohnson]

Thank you for this great information!! But aside from the nitrites and nitrates, I am concerned about the added sugar, corn syrup, msg, and other chemicals I don't need! This definitely helps me with my love for bacon!! Thank you so much for helping to introduce me to the Carnivore way of eating!! At 71, it has given me my life back! Little pain now, and much more energy! Very little anxiety and depression!! No longer type 2 diabetic!! Off 7 of my 11 long term meds, and reducing some of the others!! God bless you for helping so many people!! ❤🤗🙏🙏

[sherct]

It’s the constant stress and worry that is killing everyone long before their time!

[miamiherald]

I can never get enough of your videos. I’ve spent hours and hours watching your videos. They are super informative and simple to understand. Thank you so much Doc for all your research and data. Love your channel!!!!