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I love bacon

cody2 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:57:16 GMT

I really, really do. Unfortunately, my cardiologist has given me orders to never eat another slice of the good stuff for the rest of my life. I mean, how can a life without bacon can be a good life? My question to you is can anybody here tell me if they have found a replacement for bacon that even resembles the taste of the real stuff? Can anybody tell me if that awful looking turkey bacon is edible? Or is that full of fat and sodium too? Hope springs eternal.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:13:26 GMT

Hmmm, NEVER, EVER? Not even in moderation? I have never know of a substitute for bacon,

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LuvmyLab — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:14:42 GMT

No bacon ever again? That would not be possible for me. I love bacon. I have tried the turkey bacon in the past and all I can say is...YUK!

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piperbay — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:26:02 GMT

I agree with @LuvmyLab that turkey bacon is yucky. I was told by my doctor too to avoid bacon. I just made up my mind not to have it, especially knowing it's not healthy.

I haven't looked back even after making my DH a big BLT that he wanted.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:48:18 GMT

@cody2 wrote:
I really, really do. Unfortunately, my cardiologist has given me orders to never eat another slice of the good stuff for the rest of my life. I mean, how can a life without bacon can be a good life? My question to you is can anybody here tell me if they have found a replacement for bacon that even resembles the taste of the real stuff? Can anybody tell me if that awful looking turkey bacon is edible? Or is that full of fat and sodium too? Hope springs eternal.

I'd find a different cardiologist if he's being that rigid. Some bacon on occassion shouldn't be detrimental.

I doubt there's a suitable substitute. I mean, what's the difference if you choose ham or prosciutto? They're all similar. The thought of fake vegan bacon is a big no. 🤮

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RedTop — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:37:32 GMT

I'm 70 and know I only have one shot at this life, no do-overs. I do not deprive myself of what I like, and a doctors suggestion would not stop me from eating bacon.

My husband survived the widow maker MI in his mid 40's; had angioplasty with one stent, and never had any more heart issues. He did not stop smoking nor give up bacon, sausage, red meat, etc. He died last year in his 70's from metastasized cancer due to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. His mindset was always "I will live my life until I die", and he did.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:40:50 GMT

My son-in-law eats turkey bacon, and I think it's terrible. I share a pack of real bacon every Sunday morning before church with DH and my son. My portion is two slices. I bake it in the oven until crispy, and it's so good. I think I could go without it if I had to, but I also use it in lots of my best recipes, so that's a problem. Get a second opinion.

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cody2 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:43:43 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
I'm 70 and know I only have one shot at this life, no do-overs. I do not deprive myself of what I like, and a doctors suggestion would not stop me from eating bacon.

My husband survived the widow maker MI in his mid 40's; had angioplasty with one stent, and never had any more heart issues. He did not stop smoking nor give up bacon, sausage, red meat, etc. He died last year in his 70's from metastasized cancer due to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. His mindset was always "I will live my life until I die", and he did.

@RedTop...we have a few things in common. I lost my one and only sibling to Agent Orange. He was 62. At his funeral, when the young milatary man gave me my brothers flag, I told him that my brother deserved to be on the wall in DC because it was that war that killed and is still killing those who were sent to fight that war. And yes. We both love bacon.

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cody2 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:52:14 GMT

And the other part is no more steaks, pizza wit pepperoni, baked goods or croissants. Nothing fried or salted. Pretty much anything that tastes good. Basically if it tastes good, spit it out because it is no good for you. Darn it. Hard not to feel sorry for myself.

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shoekitty — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:59:29 GMT

@cody2 this is my opinion nothing else. I wouldn't eat that stuff for anything. It's fat, it's cooked to almost burning, I cn go on lol. We don't eat it, and actually the smell into me almost makes me gag. I can smell the bacon grease when people cook it, and in their homes too lol. My kids eat it, grands love it. But. Not me. so many more things in life to enjoy

however, all that bacon venom spewed, lol in a healthy diet a piece or two here and there shouldn't hurt. Maybe combined with currant health issues, and other dietary fats you have consumed Dr feels it's not for you.IFK, but good luck. I would hate to give up a few foods so I know how you feel

ETA.i never found a turkey bacon to feed grands, as I won't cook or have real stuff in house. BUT.. I found one oroduct...Wilshire products makes a turkey, precooked bacon that even my grands love. It smoky, crisp and bacon tasty. It's minus dyes, nitrates, additivesand a bunch of stuff. I get it at whole foods

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msgb — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:57:53 GMT

There is stuff called Bacon Salt. It is very low in sodium. I understand that it does taste like bacon. My husband loves bacon too. He has this in supply because he lost his sense of taste back BEFORE covid. He can not tastes a lot of the different bacons. This he can taste and puts it on his potatoes or on his burgers.

Just an idea.

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cody2 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:58:17 GMT

@msgb wrote:
There is stuff called Bacon Salt. It is very low in sodium. I understand that it does taste like bacon. My husband loves bacon too. He has this in supply because he lost his sense of taste back BEFORE covid. He can not tastes a lot of the different bacons. This he can taste and puts it on his potatoes or on his burgers.
Just and idea.

@msgb.......Wow. Sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately, salt is on my no list also. But thanks for shariing

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cody2 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:25 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@cody2 wrote:
I really, really do. Unfortunately, my cardiologist has given me orders to never eat another slice of the good stuff for the rest of my life. I mean, how can a life without bacon can be a good life? My question to you is can anybody here tell me if they have found a replacement for bacon that even resembles the taste of the real stuff? Can anybody tell me if that awful looking turkey bacon is edible? Or is that full of fat and sodium too? Hope springs eternal.
I'd find a different cardiologist if he's being that rigid. Some bacon on occassion shouldn't be detrimental.

I doubt there's a suitable substitute. I mean, what's the difference if you choose ham or prosciutto? They're all similar. The thought of fake vegan bacon is a big no. 🤮

@JeanLouiseFinch LOL. You had the best solution of all. But we have a severe shortage of doctors in our area. So i am stuck with this mean one.

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Carmie — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:45 GMT

I buy real bacon...uncured, low sodium. I avoid added nitrates. I know nitrates are in some food naturally.

I freeze it immediately by the slice and only thaw out one or two slices at a time.

I know it's not a healthy food, but in moderation, I continue to enjoy it. I always cook I extra crispy to burn off the fat.

It's the fat and salt that are not heart friendly.

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shoekitty — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:03:17 GMT

@cody2 this...it isn't cheap like real bacon, but....

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timeless — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:04:29 GMT

You can still have the flavor of bacon.

There's so many products that mimic the taste of bacon.

Not saying to necessarily buy from Amazon, but just search the term on their website:

"Bacon Flavor Gum"

and you'll see what I mean.

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cody2 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:04:21 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
I buy real bacon...uncured, low sodium. I avoid added nitrates. I know nitrates are in some food naturally.

I freeze it immediately by the slice and only thaw out one or two slices at a time.

I know it's not a healthy food, but in moderation, I continue to enjoy it. I always cook I extra crispy to burn off the fat.

It's the fat and salt that are not heart friendly.

@Carmie now that sounds like a possibility for me. Thanks for sharing your idea.

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cody2 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:06:03 GMT

@shoekitty wrote:
@cody2 this...it isn't cheap like real bacon, but....

@shoekitty have you tried this one? I will at least have to try the turkey substitute I suppose.

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Mary Bailey — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:12:09 GMT

Don't admit to anything! LOL What can he do?

I'd never give up bacon. I only have a couple, three pieces once or maybe twice a month.

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cody2 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:16:42 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
Don't admit to anything! LOL What can he do?

I'd never give up bacon. I only have a couple, three pieces once or maybe twice a month.

@Mary Bailey Yup. What he doesn't know can't hurt me eh?