If you’ve seen a “no nitrates or nitrites added” label on a package of bacon or deli meat recently, you might’ve wondered what those words even mean. Is “uncured” meat better for you? Do you have to ...

Nitrates and nitrites may as well be the creepy Shining twins of processed foods. Instead of appearing in deserted hallways, this pair shows up in deli and other cured meats. And, just like those ...

Spinach, chard, and beets are sources of nitrates. Unlike those in vegetables, nitrates in processed meats and water may increase cancer risk. Eating nitrate-rich vegetables can lower blood pressure ...

Dementia is often described as a disease shaped by age and genetics, but daily choices also play a role. New international research suggests that what you eat, and where certain nutrients come from, ...

Share on Pinterest Cancer risk factors or boosters of heart health: What is the truth about nitrates? Image credit: Rein Cheng/Stocksy. Many studies suggest that nitrates benefit cardiovascular health ...

These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring ...

These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian, nutrition ...