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Why Some Nitrates Are Healthy While Others Are Harmful

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  • Nitrate-rich plant foods are a valuable part of your diet as they help promote heart health. Meanwhile, the nitrates in cured and processed meats such as bacon and hotdogs are known to be carcinogenic

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