Can You Eat Bacon on a Low Fiber Diet?

Eating bacon on a low fiber diet is often one of the most common questions for people starting this type of eating plan. With dietary fiber found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, following a low fiber diet requires eliminating most high fiber foods. But what about everyone’s favorite crispy, savory breakfast meat? … Read more

Demystifying Artisanal Bacon: A Complete Guide to Understanding This Gourmet Delicacy

As a bacon lover, I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to enjoy this tasty cured pork product. Lately, I’ve noticed “artisanal bacon” popping up more and more at specialty retailers and high-end grocers Naturally, my curiosity was piqued What exactly makes artisanal bacon special, and is it worth the often higher … Read more

Can You Use Bacon Grease for Bird Suet?

Putting out suet is a great way to attract delightful birds like chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers to your yard in winter. Suet provides birds with high-calorie fat to survive cold weather and migration. But with many recipes calling for animal fats, a common question is whether bacon grease can be used for homemade bird suet. … Read more