[nomel]

A big problem with the these "nitrate free" forms is that Vitamin C was required in the "nitrate" versions, to prevents the formation of some of the carcinogens [1]. In the "nitrate free" versions, it is not! I make sure to drink orange juice, or take a vitamin C, with any form of bacon.

[1] https://locavoredelivery.com/blog/some-facts-about-bacon-wit...

[pleb_nz]

Orange juice is a huge spike to the insulin levels. As the saying goes, eat your juice, don't drink it.