Turkey bacon is much like any other deli meat. The added preservatives and other substances that add to the mix make it poison to your body. If you want to avert that impending heart attack, you have to lay off the bacon. Or maybe you want to try a healthier version to try to stay in shape, so you opt for turkey bacon. After all, it has roughly 13 fewer calories than the original per slice.

Unfortunately, you are only fooling yourself. Turkey bacon has more saturated fats and sodium than normal bacon, which means that you will just be putting that impending heart attack on a fast track. Your best alternative is to grill that turkey at home. Once everyone has had their fill, slice the leftovers into thin strips and pan fry them in olive oil. It makes for tasty sandwich meat or light snack.