Should You Worry About Nitrates in Your Food?

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Should You Worry About Nitrates in Your Food?

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Sep 22, 2022

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We associate nitrates with processed meats, but they occur in vegetables, too -- and they're not all bad. Learn more about nitrates and nitrites in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/nitrates.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Should You Worry About Nitrates in Your Food?

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