of bacon and other meats might "save us..." Not to mention that Trump-starved people will not typically find a lot of processed meats at food banks...

propyl gallate as a replacement .... time to find uncured as it's called, processed meats. Uncured processed meats.

Google AI: The use of six specific hormones (estradiol-17β, testosterone, progesterone, zeranol, trenbolone acetate, and melengestrol acetate) for growth promotion in farm animals is prohibited within the EU and for imported meat.

The FDA has approved six types of hormones for use in cattle: naturally occurring estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, as well as three synthetic versions.

Pretty much any food that tastes good is bad for you in one way or another.

I just sat down with my bacon, two eggs and hash browns.

Haven't eaten chicken in 10 years. Don't miss them.

No? Then I'm not giving them up.

Plus, it's not as though anyone only eats those things.

Uncured Ham and Bacon in our house. More because I have ankylosing spondylitis and nitrites/trates trigger pain.

My husband is from Calabria and he makes our italian sausage from scratch.

on the other hand, I really liked salamis and other cold meats. I realize that uncured is an option and I avail myself of that option.

Because I buy my proteins from a small-farm CSA or direct at the farmer's market. They are well-raised, well-produced, and contribute so much to the local economies -- Hudson Valley & New England neighbors.

Yum!

I have switched to Mirning Star Farms fake sausage, and actually prefer it now. Bacon is too damn expensive, though I'd buy it for special recipes ...like my "crack-sprouts" brussel sprouts with cranberries and bacon

But lunchmeat, and sandwiches are my downfall... I basically just make a sandwich every day for lunch...it's fast and easy and I can get right back to work/study. I guess it's time to start looking for options.

There are several good nitrate-free deli offerings. They are a bit pricier, but one can always cut back a bit. To me, it's worth it.

It’s been decades since I’ve eaten meat of any kind and the idea makes me queasy in general. However, I have fond memories of holidays and big family breakfasts and don’t have a problem recreating things like that. Given the right seasonings, you can approximate things and even improve them. A little pineapple, tamari, and proper maple syrup, and you’re halfway there!