2 slices of bacon a day is not all that bad, although 2 slices of bacon is not ideal either.
Bacon is high in sodium and saturated fat and is processed meat and is linked to heart issues, cancer risk and high blood pressure.
But for most people, eating a few slices of bacon a day, along with other healthy foods should not cause any health issues.
Just be sure to eat a balanced diet along with eating the bacon and you should be just fine.
Daily bacon consumption, while not considered to be healthy for anyone, eating bacon daily is more of a concern for people with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Bodybuilders also eat bacon, for the protein, B vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc, which supports muscle growth, plus the bacon's high fat content.
The high fat content in bacon helps with improving energy and satiety.
However bodybuilders consume or eat the bacon in moderation due to the high saturated fat and high sodium.
Bodybuilders often eat bacon to break fasts, add flavor or even supplement electrolytes, but not as a primary source of protein.
Bacon is delicious and helps satisfy cravings and makes adherence to a strict diet easier.
The sodium in bacon also helps replenish lost electrolytes that are lost through intense sweating.
Bacon contains B vitamins like B12, B6, niacin and thiamin, which are great for energy, plus iron and zinc for muscle function.
The high fat content as well as the protein in bacon keeps you feeling full, which can also help manage hunger between meals.
And bacon even provides you with essential amino acids for muscle growth and muscle repair, although it does so less efficiently than leaner meats.
But you have to eat bacon in moderation, as a body builder or just eating it in general, as too much sodium and saturated fat can be detrimental to your health and could lead to cardiovascular issues and water retention.
Bacon is also a processed meat and not the healthiest and many prefer leaner protein sources like turkey, fish or chicken.
Bodybuilders mainly use the bacon for breakfast, cheat meals and for an electrolyte boost.
Bodybuilders eat bacon after long, sweaty workouts to restore sodium, which boosts their electrolytes.
And bacon is eaten by bodybuilders as a treat or flavor enhancer in otherwise lean diets.
And bodybuilders eat a few strips of bacon with some eggs for breakfast to kickstart their day with fats and proteins.