Tag: Superfoods myth

A 2022 study in *PLOS Medicine* found that shifting from a typical Western diet to one rich in legumes, whole grains, nuts, and produce could add over a decade to a person's life. So, what's the healthiest thing a human can eat? The real answer lies not in a single item, but in a holistic dietary pattern.

While bacon is a popular and flavorful meat, with nearly $6.5 billion in sales reported last year, it is not considered a superfood by nutritional experts. The notion of bacon as a superfood is a modern marketing myth that glosses over its status as a processed meat, which contains high levels of sodium and saturated fat.