Topic: bacon

Bye Bye Bacon! Processed Meats Linked To Early Death

Bye Bye Bacon! Processed Meats Linked To Early Death

It really pains me to share this information with everyone. As much as I realize that it’s salty and bad for me and obnoxiously trendy at the moment, I really love bacon. Bacon-wrapped pears are my favorite food in the whole entire universe. It’s the ultimate breakfast meat, because there is nothing that pairs better with eggs and toast. Thick cut… hickory smoked… with a hint of apple… God I love bacon. But my friends, bacon and it’s processed meat peers are really bad for you! More »

Sorry, Paleo Folks: A Bacon Shortage Is Coming (And It’s Kind Of Your Fault)

Sorry, Paleo Folks: A Bacon Shortage Is Coming (And It's Kind Of Your Fault)

According to a Britain’s National Pig Association, a bacon shortage is definitely, definitely on the way.  And while they’re blaming a shortage of corn and soy to feed the pigs that are required to make bacon, we all know what the real culprit is: The world’s obsession with and insistence upon eating the fatty, salted meat. Also, probably, the popularity of the paleo diet. More »

12 Healthy Ways To Eat Bacon (That Don’t Involve A Burger King Sundae)

12 Healthy Ways To Eat Bacon (That Don't Involve A Burger King Sundae)

The Bacon Sundae was officially added to all Burger King menus yesterday, and needless to say, we think the 510-calorie, 18-grams-of-fat-packing dessert is pretty much a nutritional disaster. But we get it: People love bacon. Some of us here at Blisstree even like bacon (actually, I might be the only one, but I know there are more like me out there). So why not find some delicious ways to eat it…that don’t involve piles of sugar and even more fat? I believe it’s possible to find healthy ways to eat bacon, so  I found some recipes to help you try. More »

Nashville Burger King’s Bacon Sundae Is Royally Repulsive

Nashville Burger King's Bacon Sundae Is Royally Repulsive

Fast food restaurants appear to be in an arms race against your heath. First, there was the bacon milkshake. Then, “First Meal.” And just this week, there was the NSFW-looking hot dog stuffed pizza crust. But today, it seems, the race is over, because Burger King has finally reached the apex of artery-clogging “food” disasters: it is a bacon sundae. A sundae. With strips of bacon. Isn’t bacon’s moment over yet? More »

Morning Links: Breast Cancer In Pregnant Women More Common

Morning Links: Breast Cancer In Pregnant Women More Common

New Autism Research – New studies make breakthroughs on cause of autism. (Huffington Post)

Pregnancy Brings Breast Cancer Risk – New research indicates that breast cancer is on the rise in pregnant women. (Telegraph)

How Much Vitamin D Should You Really Take – If you’re confused about recommended daily vitamin D intake, you’re not alone. (Seattle Times) More »