2. Turkey Bacon
Some people simply don’t like to eat pork. As a result, they turn to turkey bacon.
Certain choices of turkey bacon can be lower in fat than pork bacon, and turkey bacon has noteworthy nutritional qualities. According to the SF Gate, turkey bacon contains vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin. This vitamin is said to play a role in the formation of myelin, which is needed to pad the nerves and for nerve communication. One three-ounce serving of turkey bacon is said to contain 13 percent of the recommended daily allowance of this nutrient.
That said, the Cleveland Clinic warns that turkey bacon can be both high in fat and loaded with sodium. However, it still contains much less fat than pork bacon. The Cleveland Clinic says turkey bacon contains 14 grams of fat as opposed to the 22 grams that pork bacon contains. If you do choose turkey bacon, look for a low-sodium option. This will give you a better chance of keeping your nutrition on track.
3. Vegetarian Bacon
If you don’t mind meat substitutes, veggie bacon can be an excellent and healthy choice. It’s lower in calories than traditional bacon, making it a dieter’s dream.
Two slices of Morningstar Farms veggie bacon contain just 60 calories. In addition, this option contains just 230 milligrams of sodium. And it contains just four and a half grams of fat, which is said to be 36 percent less fat than cooked pork bacon. You can even cook it in a skillet to create the feeling of a home-cooked bacon breakfast.
That said, this option contains very little protein -- with just two grams. You may want to consider adding eggs to this choice to round out the meal's protein.
And if you don’t eat eggs, consider cottage cheese, nuts or yogurt.