Bacon?

ktgrl84

How do you ladies feel about foods like bacon and pepperoni?  My doctor told me to avoid them but I have to admit I've had a little from time to time because I've been CRAVING them.  A lot of people I speak to say it's fine.  

Any thoughts??

 

P.S. Finally in week 13 today!!! Super excited

 

JandM110907

ktgrl84:

How do you ladies feel about foods like bacon and pepperoni?  My doctor told me to avoid them but I have to admit I've had a little from time to time because I've been CRAVING them.  A lot of people I speak to say it's fine.  

Any thoughts??

 

P.S. Finally in week 13 today!!! Super excited

 

JandM110907

ktgrl84:

How do you ladies feel about foods like bacon and pepperoni?  My doctor told me to avoid them but I have to admit I've had a little from time to time because I've been CRAVING them.  A lot of people I speak to say it's fine.  

Any thoughts??

 

P.S. Finally in week 13 today!!! Super excited

 

I am in the "everything in moderation" camp (excluding alcohol). I believe it's the nitrates that docs are worried about, but it's totally fine as long as your consuming pounds of bacon everyday

Glarification

If it's farm fresh, no worries. Otherwise, I would say make sure you get it in moderation. Either way, cook it thoroughly, no problems.

sesigs

I am team moderation too. I have had both bacon and pepperoni in this pregnancy. The concern is the nitrates but you should try to avoid consuming a lot nitrates when you aren't pregnant too. 

StarrSquared

:X i cant eat bacon. just reading the subject title made me gag alittle to be  honest hahahahaha but i wanted to see waht was going on. however if you're craving/eating it have a piece for me!

ungraceful13

I consume both and I am not too concerned with it. I wouldn't have only bacon and pepperoni but it cant hurt occasionally.

JennV514

I feel great about bacon. It's delicious.

sbevmc09

JennV514:

I feel great about bacon. It's delicious.

It's the nitrates that aren't good for you and that's true pregnant or not.  We buy uncured or nitrate free bacon.  I don't worry about pepperoni because it's not something we eat all that often.  

I wouldn't worry about avoiding either completely, but if you're going to eat a lot of it it's probably a good idea to go for the nitrate free in general.

MrsStacieH

I just bought nitrate free turkey bacon today. Hoping it doesn't gross me out like pretty much every other meat.

ellaNu630

I don't eat pepperoni, but I eat other cold cuts often. As for bacon, it's not really an issue for me as the type I eat is nitrate free anyway

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JennV514:

I feel great about bacon. It's delicious.

 

This! I had bacon and eggs for breakfast and bacon on my cheeseburger for dinner tonight.

knitsandgiggles

I read your subject line and thought, "Bacon? Yes, please!"

I don't eat it everyday, but when I want it, I'll definitely get me some : )

  

erkie

I'm totally regretting not buying turkey bacon when I did my grocery shopping on Friday!

LoriLue31

My doctor didn't say no about either. I don't really eat pepperoni (pig products disgust me), but I can chow down on some turkey bacon. I eat in once a week. BLTs rock.

reyorra

BLTs have been a big craving of mine, and I've actually been eating them as my bedtime snack for a few days now. I figure it's a good way to get protein (good late a night to prevent morning sickness) and I'm getting some veggies too! But it's not every meal, and it's better than not being able to eat anything.

Cravings signal that your body needs something. 

drpayne

We eat really healthy stuff. I read labels constantly. However, bacon is an exception. It's bad for me but I dont care. Its delicious.

JJsMum

Mmmm, bacon.  I have it at least once a week.  BLTs are my fav. lunch!  The worry with bacon, pepperoni, hot dogs, and the like are nitrates.  But nitrates generally take a while to build up.  As long as you practice moderation (or get nitrate free stuff) you should be just fine!

bstengler

sesigs:

I am team moderation too. I have had both bacon and pepperoni in this pregnancy. The concern is the nitrates but you should try to avoid consuming a lot nitrates when you aren't pregnant too. 

I agree with this! And either way everything is better in moderation!  

nycitygirl1

I'm avoiding it. In the Dr. Oz pregnancy book he says foods like bacon and pepperoni which are processed meats have a lot of nitrates in them and unwind DNA that isn't supposed to be unwound.

I figure better safe than sorry. I do miss my bacon and hot dogs, but it's only for 9 months and it's probably healthy for me to take a break from it too.

thesarahg

JennV514:

I feel great about bacon. It's delicious.

Team Bacon.  My doctors have not mentioned anything about avoiding it.  I'm with most of the PPs... everything in moderation.

ReeceFamily

Bacon DISGUSTS me right now, it's really sad .  I'm guessing it is fine as long as you don't eat it raw .

sbevmc09

nycitygirl1:

I'm avoiding it. In the Dr. Oz pregnancy book he says foods like bacon and pepperoni which are processed meats have a lot of nitrates in them and unwind DNA that isn't supposed to be unwound.

I figure better safe than sorry. I do miss my bacon and hot dogs, but it's only for 9 months and it's probably healthy for me to take a break from it too.

It's pretty easy to find nitrate free or uncured versions of pretty much anything including bacon, deli meat, hot dogs, etc.  Just FYI   But that stuff still isn't exactly the healthiest for you so if you're still wanting to avoid then by all means! 

landosmommy

sbevmc09:

JennV514:

I feel great about bacon. It's delicious.

It's the nitrates that aren't good for you and that's true pregnant or not.  We buy uncured or nitrate free bacon.  I don't worry about pepperoni because it's not something we eat all that often.  

I wouldn't worry about avoiding either completely, but if you're going to eat a lot of it it's probably a good idea to go for the nitrate free in general.

This is the first time I've ever heard about avoiding bacon & pepperoni. Weird.

That being said, of course I'm not avoiding it, and I still won't avoid it,