What Are Nitrates and Are They Bad For Your Health? - Yahoo Life

You may have heard that nitrates and some foods are good for you, while others might be harmful. Here we dive into the science to explain what nitrates are...

Swiss chard leaf on a red background Getty Images / Jay B Sauceda Nitrates in cured meats, such as bacon, hot dogs and cold cuts, have long had a bad rap, but more recently there's been a lot of t… [+3368 chars]

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