We all know that bacon is a trending food item that can be popular one moment and then condemned the next. Bacon has a pretty bad rap since too much of it is not part of a well-balanced diet. Despite this, bacon is a tasty American favorite that many can enjoy in moderation with other healthy foods rich in fiber and protein.
Bacon is known to have omega-3 fatty acids, but it is best to keep this food for flavor or pair it in other foods with vitamins. Overall, bacon doesn't have to be exiled from your fridge and it can still be a part of your morning. Preparing bacon can be done in a skillet, a griddle, or an oven, but we prefer to do it in a ...
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon-wrapped anything is usually popular among paleo peeps. Am I right?
Now, with that said, I eat bacon in moderation. Though this tasty pork cut is considered a meat and meats tend to be thought of as proteins, I tend to classify bacon as a fat. Most bacons (minimally processed, nitrate-free) will yield a 1:1 ratio of fat:protein. So, if you’re looking to consume 25g of protein in your meal and you make bacon your protein source, you should account for 25g of fat.
So the combination of bacon (fat) and asparagus (healthy carbohydrate) is perfect. I mean opposites attract, right? Try pairing this with grilled chicken or a medium-rare ...
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Egg, Spinach & Bacon Breakfast Bowl
My first attempt at making a morning breakfast bowl using bacon as the bowl was a success! This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and so easy to make.
I removed the three yolks, since I was already getting a good amount of fat from the bacon. Mmmm, bacon! I ate these right after baking them, however, I’m sure they would refrigerate/freeze well if you wanted to save a muffin or two for later.
Egg, Spinach & Bacon Breakfast Bowl
6 pieces bacon1 Mushroom ((chopped))1/4 cup Spinach ((chopped) )2 Whole eggs1 Egg white
Preheat oven to 350 F.Spray preferred non-stick cooking spray onto muffin tin.Gently ...
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The Ultimate Fatty Slider
Burning a lot of calories? Need some healthy fats and protein to regulate your blood sugar? I can’t think of much else we could add to this burger that would result in more fat, protein, or calories. Good thing we aren’t counting, right? #paleorocks
The Ultimate Fatty Slider
1 lb Ground beef1 tbsp Garlic powder1 tbsp Onion powder2 tsp Sea salt6 strips bacon2 Avocado ((thinly sliced))1 c Onions ((thinly sliced))3 tbsp Paleo mayo
In a large skillet, brown six strips of bacon.While bacon is cooking, mix ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt together in a large bowl.Form ground beef into ...
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Bacon & Red Onion Brussels Sprouts
Two of our favorite paleo foods in one recipe! You can practically smell this dish just from looking at the photo. Luckily, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are super simple to get hold of. You might even have all of them in your kitchen already. Enjoy!
Bacon & Red Onion Brussels Sprouts
1 lb Brussels sprouts ((fresh or frozen))1/2 Red onion ((large, diced))4 strips bacon ((roughly chopped))1 tbsp ButterBalsamic vinegarCracked black pepper
Toss raw, diced bacon into a large pan and begin to brown. Stir frequently.Meanwhile, steam Brussels sprouts. I steamed my frozen Brussels sprouts in the microwave for ...
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Sweet Potato Bacon Egg Salad
Back before you went paleo, you might have enjoyed the odd bit of potato salad, but little did you know that you were missing out. You hadn't tried our Sweet Potato Bacon Egg Salad! This salad contains all of our favorites, and is interesting enough to tempt even the most salad-averse among us!
Sweet Potato Bacon Egg Salad
Salad1 Sweet potato ((diced))6 pieces bacon ((chopped))2 Eggs ((hard boiled and cubed))Dressing1/2 c Coconut milk1 tbsp Dill ((dried))2 tbsp Juice from 1/2 lemon1 tbsp Yellow mustard1/2 tsp Salt1 tsp Onion powder
Boil eggs, remove shells, and cube.Brown bacon until crisp, and chop roughly.Using ...
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Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
I recently came across this recipe for Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies on Running To The Kitchen. I was so impressed that I wanted to share it with you because these cookies are definitely going on my “staple cookie” list to be made time and time again. I strongly encourage you to add them to yours!
I did make a few minor changes.
I doubled the recipe because this one only makes 8 cookies, and I simply cannot survive with only 8 of these delicious bites! I mean, 8? What?! We’re gonna need more than 8 cookies for this holiday season.
Also, I made the cookies a touch smaller. This change resulted in twice the amount of cookies as well as ...
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Fitness = Bacon? Apparently
Here's a fun math problem for you this saturday. Best of all, it confirms what we've known all along! Fitness = Bacon :)
Have a great paleo-esque weekend! ...
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The Periodic Table of Meat
The Periodic Table of Meat
One of our favorite genres of paleo food is meat. Needless to say, we really, really enjoyed this funny take on the "periodic table of meat." Our favorite footnote? Bacon is the meat of life - without bacon - life as we know it would cease to exist.
via Pleated Jeans ...
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17 Surprising Facts About Bacon
We love it and we'd be lying if we said bacon wasn't one of our favorite paleo foods. But, there's more to bacon than just meets the eye. For example, did you know?
Bacon Has Been Around Since 1500BC
43% Of People Would Rather Have Bacon Than Sex
Denmark Consumes the Most Bacon In the World.
Those are just 3 of the many facts about bacon (dang you Denmark!). For even more interesting facts, you'll want to check out the full details below in 17 Surprising Facts About Bacon.
17 Surprising Facts About Bacon
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