I have been doing Atkins for a while...the first time on it (and this time) I eat bacon...I watch for the sugar content to be zero, but I don't focus a whole lot on the Nitrate issue. I am losing and at a steady rate. I think as long as it is not a huge amount then you would be o.k.....if you add it to your diet and you see a big difference in the rate of your weight loss then maybe try a different brand or eliminate it all together.....I hope this helps.