Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Is Expensive Bacon Worth It?

Jun 26, 2025
The podcast dives into the bacon debate: is pricier bacon really worth it? It contrasts factory-farmed pigs, often raised on GMO feed and given growth drugs, with humane, pasture-raised alternatives. Discover how these factors influence taste, nutrition, and ethics. Learn about harmful additives in processed bacon versus the benefits of high-quality options. Plus, cooking tips to avoid carcinogens! With insights into vitamin-rich pork, it champions sustainable farming and healthier choices for bacon lovers.
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ANECDOTE

Dr. Berg's Expensive Bacon Anecdote

  • Dr. Eric Berg shared his personal pig farming experience where five pigs live on five acres with high-quality feed.
  • He estimated a cost of $49,000 per pig, making his bacon cost $283 per pound without profit.
INSIGHT

Industrial Bacon Realities

  • Commodity bacon comes from pigs confined in cramped feedlots and fed mostly GMO corn and soy.
  • These pigs are often given drugs like ractopamine, banned in many countries, to speed muscle growth.
INSIGHT

Nitrates and Bacon Health

  • Nitrates in bacon act as antibacterials but turn carcinogenic at high heat.
  • Naturally occurring nitrates in vegetables differ from synthetic nitrates in processed bacon.
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