The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that eating bacon, hot dogs, ham, and other processed meats causes cancer. According to the WHO, processed meats are now in the same category of cancer risk as cigarettes and asbestos in terms of how dangerous and deadly they are. The WHO also said that all types of red meat, including beef, pork, veal, and lamb, are likely to cause cancer.
Not only do these meats cause cancer in humans, they also cause unimaginable suffering for the pigs, cows, and sheep whose body parts are used to make them. But not to worry! There are tons of healthier, cruelty-free “meat” options (including bacon) available at many grocery stores across the country. Here’s a list of our faves:
Bacon Substitutes
Sweet Earth Hickory & Sage Smoked Seitan Bacon
Tofurky Smoky Maple Bacon Marinated Tempeh
Hot Dog and Sausage Substitutes
Field Roast Italian Grain Meat Sausages
Ham Substitutes
Tofurky Smoked Ham Style Deli Slices
Loving Hut “Cheerful Log” Vegan Ham Loaf
Yves Veggie Cuisine Meatless Canadian Bacon
Red Meat Substitutes
Gardein Sweet and Sour Porkless Bites
Boca Original Vegan Veggie Burger
Want more ideas? Fill out the form below, and we’ll send* you a FREE Guide To Going Vegan. 🙂
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