8. Bacon and other processed meats
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Processed meats such as bacon, sausages, ham and others may taste good, but this is mainly due to the salts and processing techniques they use. (Well, those of meat eaters, anyway.) Processed meats are high in saturated fat, which is high in calories. Eating such foods can lead to health problems, including weight gain. The high salt content of these types of meats adds to the problem. Salty foods can make us thirsty and dehydrated at best. Additionally, processed meats have been linked to stomach and intestinal problems later in life. On the plus side, bacon and sausage provide protein, which keeps us full and sustains us throughout the day. For a more energizing, healthier, low-fat breakfast, try poached, boiled or scrambled eggs on whole-wheat toast, which are high in animal protein. We're not saying to avoid bacon and sausage completely. If you enjoy them, just save them for the occasional weekend breakfast and don't eat them every day.
