*Heath experts say that eating shrimp and turkey bacon can be just as harmful to your heart as greasy, fried foods.
“Turkey bacon has 86mg of cholesterol per 100-gram portion,” said dietitian Catherine Gervacio, per shefinds.com. “Though it is healthier than regular pork bacon, it still contains a significant amount of saturated fat and can increase levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol.”
According to Gervacio, turkey bacon “may also contain a high amount of sodium which may cause hypertension.”
Gervacio recommends you substitute turkey bacon with “leaner types of unprocessed meats like turkey or chicken breast, as well the beef or pork lean cuts.”
She added, “There is also vegan bacon made with soy, seitan, and other plant-based ingredients that have no cholesterol.”
Gervacio also noted that shrimp have a higher cholesterol content than most people realize.
“Shrimps have a high cholesterol content with about 160mg of cholesterol for every 100 grams,” she said. “Most people know that shrimp is white meat and therefore is a low-fat choice, but excessive intake can lead to possible health problems.”
As She Finds reports, Gervacio said “Overconsumption of shrimp may contribute to an increase in LDL cholesterol,” in which fatty deposits build up in the arteries.
“However,” Gervacio said, “recent research suggests that cholesterol in shrimp has a small impact on blood cholesterol levels when taken in moderation.”
Meanwhile, The Guardian reported in 2020 that Americans consume an average of 4.4lbs of shrimp per person – and nearly “90% of America’s shrimp comes from overseas, farmed in Asia and Central America, where working conditions and meat quality can be repugnant,” the outlet writes.
One marine expert told The Guardian that “Shrimp are the Cheetos of the sea. Everything eats them.”
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