“When people see ‘uncured’ and ‘no nitrates/nitrites added’ on a label, they believe the meat is healthier,” says Amy Keating, RD, a CR nutritionist. “But that’s not the case.

Nowadays, cured meats have become dietary staples ... Since it's free of artificial chemicals, uncured bacon definitely sounds healthier — but there's actually very little scientific evidence ...

These remarks align with a wider debate in the food sector as demand for processed and cured meats rises, amidst growing evidence that they may compromise health and potentially increase the ...