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Aren't your posts in this thread just saying "I don't want to change my lifestyle despite the evidence?" That's the human default. People never want to change
by always_good 9y ago
Aren't your posts in this thread just saying "I don't want to change my lifestyle despite the evidence?"
That's the human default. People never want to change their lifestyle. Just like how most people don't exercise and are overweight.
It's just not really something to celebrate.
- reificator 9y agoIt's better than denying the evidence and claiming it's a global conspiracy. Understanding the risks is important, but you literally can't live your life avoiding everything that could cause harm to you. It's about picking your battles. In this article, it's the nitrates, not the bacon itself. Next time I go to Costco I'll take a look and see if there are options with no or fewer nitrates.
- joejerryronnie 9y agoAnd presumably, the benefits you receive from a predictable morning routine probably have a lasting impact on how the rest of your day goes and far outweighs a miniscule increase in your risk of cancer. With that said, you could think of replacing the bacon with some other ingrediant except for, say, Fridays. Still very routine, maybe a bit healthier, and then a sweet, sweet reward of bacon for making it through the week.
- fjsolwmv 9y agoAt Costco you'll see a lot of products lying about being nitrate-free because they contain celery which contains citrates.
- reificator 9y agoThanks for the heads up!
- vinceguidry 9y agoSometimes, I'd say most of the time actually, people's lifestyle and routine are introduced in order to combat a much worse problem in their lives than slightly elevated cancer risks.