{"id":48583,"date":"2023-01-03T15:42:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T15:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=48583"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss? Here\u2019s What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\" >Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Fats_And_Cholesterol\" >Fats And Cholesterol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Nutrients\" >Nutrients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Salt\" >Salt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Additives\" >Additives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Calories\" >Calories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Does_Bacon_Increase_Belly_Fat\" >Does Bacon Increase Belly Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#What_Is_The_Healthiest_Way_To_Eat_Bacon\" >What Is The Healthiest Way To Eat Bacon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#What_Is_The_Healthiest_Breakfast_Meat\" >What Is The Healthiest Breakfast Meat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Is_Turkey_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\" >Is Turkey Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Is_Bacon_And_Egg_Breakfast_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\" >Is Bacon And Egg Breakfast Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#Breakfast_Foods_To_Avoid_For_Weight_Loss\" >Breakfast Foods To Avoid For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of hype around one breakfast food\u2013 bacon. From all the different information you have seen and heard, you are most likely left with one major question, is bacon healthy for weight loss? Well, to answer your question\u2013 it is complicated. As it boils down to the type of diet you want to follow. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon is a low-carbohydrate food, making it appropriate for moderate consumption on the Atkins and ketogenic diets. These diets focus on eliminating as many carbohydrates as possible from the consumer\u2019s daily intake. However, it is not a free-for-all when it comes down to eating bacon, since it is not the healthiest fat source out there.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This read will focus on whether bacon is healthy for weight loss, including its pros and cons. It will also discuss turkey bacon and eggs and bacon for breakfast, as well as the worst breakfast foods. Read on to learn everything you need to know about bacon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon is one of those meats that take center stage when considering low-carb options like the ketogenic diet. It has almost no carbs and offers a bevy of fats, which is ideal for that diet, at least on the surface (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/should-you-try-the-keto-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, if you are not trying to eliminate all carbs and boost your fat intake, bacon may not be the go-to option for your dinner meat. Although it does offer some nutritional benefits, it also comes with many negatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look, so you can decide if a bacon <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tortilla-pizza-recipe\/\">diet<\/a> is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats_And_Cholesterol\"><\/span><b>Fats And Cholesterol<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon contains some healthy unsaturated fats, including the same type of fat you can find in olive oil (oleic acid). However, this benefit often gets overshadowed by its massive amount of saturated fats, coming in at 40%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also has a relatively high amount of dietary cholesterol, but experts no longer believe that there is a significant correlation for most people between dietary cholesterol and increased blood cholesterol levels. Instead, saturated fat content increases LDL cholesterol, which is the kind that we try to keep as low as possible. This increase in blood cholesterol can be a severe problem, leading to cardiovascular health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended daily intake of saturated fat is only 6 to 7% of the total calories consumed. This would round out to 13-15 grams of saturated fat per day for a person consuming 2000 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-chili\/\">calories<\/a> daily. Now consider that there are approximately 3.53 grams of saturated fat in one slice of bacon. This serving is a significant portion of the daily allowance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bacon-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-bacon-bad-or-good\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-chicken-salad\/\"><i>Keto Chicken Salad Recipes With Bacon, Olives, Grapes, Mayo, And More!<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47205 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207651-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207651.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207651-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207651.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207651-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207651.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrients\"><\/span><b>Nutrients<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another positive aspect of bacon is that it is high in nutrients. You will receive 37 grams of protein, numerous vitamins, and several minerals in one cooked serving. However, you can obtain these same nutrients from other meat products, including pork, which is not as heavily processed as bacon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-bacon-bad-or-good\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Processed meats like bacon have been linked to certain health conditions, such as colorectal cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salt\"><\/span><b>Salt<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When bacon is cured, a significant amount of salt is used, raising the salt content of the meat. Gastric cancer and a high salt diet directly correlate, as suggested by a review published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24114476\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer Treatment and Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Reducing the amount of bacon consumed while reducing other sources of salt may reduce this risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24114476\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Those with salt sensitivities or high blood pressure should also avoid or limit <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-baked-beans\/\">eating<\/a> bacon to prevent complications from the increased salt content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-bacon-bad-or-good\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additives\"><\/span><b>Additives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrates and nitrites are additives frequently put into processed meats during their creation. When they are cooked at high temperatures, they form nitrosamines. These compounds are known carcinogens, meaning that eating a lot of bacon over time could contribute to the development of cancer down the road (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-bacon-bad-or-good\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories\"><\/span><b>Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not on a low carbohydrate diet and instead are cutting back on calories, you should probably moderate your bacon intake. It is a calorie-dense food, coming in at approximately 110 calories per slice when uncooked. With the calories being this high, one serving could be a significant portion of your daily intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bacon-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Bacon_Increase_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><b>Does Bacon Increase Belly Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you are losing weight on a strict low-carbohydrate diet, such as the ketogenic or Atkins diet, eating too much bacon may lead to a growing midsection. It is high in saturated fat, which can contribute to weight gain when not consumed in moderation. Eating extra fats will increase caloric intake, as fats have more than twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/black-bean-and-corn-salsa\/\">proteins<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000838.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/things-not-eat-fighting-belly-fat-3039.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44370 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207558-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is bacon healthy for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207558.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207558-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207558.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207558-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207558.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Healthiest_Way_To_Eat_Bacon\"><\/span><b>What Is The Healthiest Way To Eat Bacon?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthiest way to eat bacon is by pairing it with a healthier option. For example, if you just want a small taste of bacon, you can use it as a salad topping, also getting a healthy dose of vegetables. When you eat bacon in the morning, you can balance it out during the rest of your day by choosing lighter fare with lower saturated fat content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/truth-about-bacon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When preparing your bacon, it\u2019s better to cook it until it is crispy so that as much fat cooks out of it as possible. Then, when you remove it from the pan, let it rest on paper towels or a brown paper bag until the remaining grease soaks off, removing as much of the excess fat as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/crescent-roll-veggie-pizza\/\">possible<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Healthiest_Breakfast_Meat\"><\/span><b>What Is The Healthiest Breakfast Meat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthiest breakfast meats are lean meats. These options include ham, poultry, or lean homemade sausage. Poultry can be anything from chicken to sliced turkey. Leftover lean meat or fish can also be great options. These healthy meats make great alternatives to bacon, providing the same satiety but without all the downsides. Using any of these meats, you can make an excellent omelet for weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/310664-healthy-meats-to-eat-for-breakfast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Turkey_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Is Turkey Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many swap out their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/\">traditional bacon<\/a> for turkey bacon in hopes of being healthier, there isn\u2019t much difference between the two. Even though turkey bacon generally has less fat than traditional pork bacon, they are both high in sodium and are processed meats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risks associated with bacon are similar to turkey bacon. They are both processed meats that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease when consumed in excess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the primary issues with turkey bacon is that because people think it is a healthier option, they will consume more than regular bacon. This makes it even more problematic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/nutrition\/is-turkey-bacon-healthy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/turkey-bacon-how-healthy-is-it-really\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42180 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is bacon healthy for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Bacon_And_Egg_Breakfast_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Is Bacon And Egg Breakfast Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While bacon and eggs can make a healthy breakfast when consumed <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar\/\">in moderation<\/a>, you should consider the concept of an egg and bacon diet. This type of diet would not be recommended as it lacks the nutritional benefits of a well-rounded plan that provides all the nutrients your body needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs are a healthy and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/white-bean-soup\/\">nutritious<\/a> source of protein and other nutrients, but pairing them with bacon every day is probably not the best idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that the combination of eggs and bacon might push you over the edge in terms of the daily suggested limit for saturated fat intake. One large egg contains 1.6 grams of saturated fat, while each slice of bacon contains about 1.1 gram. Depending on your portion sizes, this can quickly add up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it is best if you do not fry both of them. Consider baking the bacon on a rack in the oven and either boiling or poaching the eggs. However, if possible, it is still best to save the bacon and egg combination for a once in a while treat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/302695-egg-bacon-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><i>Baked Avocado Egg Boats: A Healthy And Delicious Way To Start Your Day<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38967 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5504-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is bacon healthy for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5504.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5504-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5504.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5504.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_Foods_To_Avoid_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Breakfast Foods To Avoid For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While bacon is not necessarily the most fantastic breakfast food in the world, there are other breakfast foods you may want to avoid, especially if you are on a low carbohydrate diet. What these all have in common is their high level of carbohydrate content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercially processed cereals are one of the worst breakfast foods for weight loss. They are packed with added sugars. Eating this type of food first thing in the morning may result in sugar cravings later in the day, completely derailing your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange juice is a massive culprit for adding excessive sugar to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-green-bean-recipes\/\">our diets<\/a>. Despite proclaiming to be the juice of a highly recommended fruit, it lacks nutritional value. Processing causes nutrients to be lost, making it a poor breakfast choice. You\u2019re better off <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-menopause-5-surprise-foods-to-avoid\/\">eating<\/a> a whole orange &#8211; that way you\u2019ll get the fiber and nutrients without any added sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you are in a hurry in the morning, there are better ways to satisfy your hunger than grabbing a bagel and cream cheese on the go. This calorie-dense breakfast option is nothing but simple carbohydrates that will do nothing to keep you feeling full until lunchtime. What it might do is add on some weight instead of helping you take it off. So, consider substituting a whole grain bagel to gain fiber in your breakfast and nut butter instead of cream cheese, which has very little nutritional value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal is a fantastic, fiber-filled breakfast option\u2013 unless you choose one of those little premixed packets. Pre-mixed packets won\u2019t give you the full benefits of a fiber-laden meal; instead, you\u2019ll likely get a massive dose of added sugar. If you are trying to get fruit-flavored oatmeal, prepare traditional oatmeal with freshly cut fruit instead of using one of the packets. This will provide you with the essential fiber and give you a serving of fresh fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flavored yogurt is also full of added sugars and syrups, removing any health benefits it started with. If you want yogurt, you should begin with plain and flavor it with some fresh-cut or frozen fruit for the healthiest choice for weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/the-worst-breakfast-foods-for-weight-loss-2018-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38970 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5501-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5501.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5501-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5501.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5501.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are making the final decision on the question, \u201cIs bacon healthy for weight loss?\u201d, you must consider all the positives and negatives that come with the meat. It\u2019s better to eat it in even more moderation if you are on a low-carbohydrate diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high salt, additives, and saturated fat all potentially contribute to adverse health effects, making bacon a food best left for a once in a while treat rather than the main staple. It is best to remember that moderation is key with anything. You can enjoy bacon, just not every day with every meal. It can be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. But remember to watch your daily saturated fat and salt intake to protect your overall health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Bacon_Healthy_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a lot of hype around one breakfast food\u2013 bacon. From all the different information you have seen and heard, you are most likely left with one major question, is bacon healthy for weight loss? Well, to answer your question\u2013 it is complicated. As it boils down to the type of diet you want [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[],"coauthors":[179,87],"class_list":["post-48583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss? 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As it boils down to the type of diet you want to follow. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Bacon is a low-carbohydrate food, making it appropriate for moderate consumption on the Atkins and ketogenic diets. These diets focus on eliminating as many carbohydrates as possible from the consumer\u2019s daily intake. However, it is not a free-for-all when it comes down to eating bacon, since it is not the healthiest fat source out there.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This read will focus on whether bacon is healthy for weight loss, including its pros and cons. It will also discuss turkey bacon and eggs and bacon for breakfast, as well as the worst breakfast foods. Read on to learn everything you need to know about bacon.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Bacon is one of those meats that take center stage when considering low-carb options like the ketogenic diet. It has almost no carbs and offers a bevy of fats, which is ideal for that diet, at least on the surface (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/should-you-try-the-keto-diet\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). However, if you are not trying to eliminate all carbs and boost your fat intake, bacon may not be the go-to option for your dinner meat. 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Here\u2019s What You Need To Know","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/"},"wordCount":1916,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_713153647-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Food For Weight Loss"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of hype around one breakfast food\u2013 bacon. From all the different information you have seen and heard, you are most likely left with one major question, is bacon healthy for weight loss? Well, to answer your question\u2013 it is complicated. As it boils down to the type of diet you want to follow. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon is a low-carbohydrate food, making it appropriate for moderate consumption on the Atkins and ketogenic diets. These diets focus on eliminating as many carbohydrates as possible from the consumer\u2019s daily intake. However, it is not a free-for-all when it comes down to eating bacon, since it is not the healthiest fat source out there.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This read will focus on whether bacon is healthy for weight loss, including its pros and cons. It will also discuss turkey bacon and eggs and bacon for breakfast, as well as the worst breakfast foods. Read on to learn everything you need to know about bacon.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon is one of those meats that take center stage when considering low-carb options like the ketogenic diet. It has almost no carbs and offers a bevy of fats, which is ideal for that diet, at least on the surface (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/should-you-try-the-keto-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, if you are not trying to eliminate all carbs and boost your fat intake, bacon may not be the go-to option for your dinner meat. Although it does offer some nutritional benefits, it also comes with many negatives.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look, so you can decide if a bacon <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tortilla-pizza-recipe\/\">diet<\/a> is for you.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Fats And Cholesterol<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font- ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-bacon-healthy-for-weight-loss\/","name":"Is Bacon Healthy For Weight Loss? 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