Bacon has been shunned by the health community for the last half-decade as an artery-clogging, fat-building demon.

But baby, bacon’s back. And by the sheer number of people who have jumped right on the bacon-wagon, it begs the question: Were they ever really off?

Sure, we know the couple of people who gave it up because they were listening to their doctor… or they switched to turkey bacon. Did you watch those people carefully? You KNOW they were nibbling the greasy bits off the bottom of the serving dish when no-one was looking. That’s because no-one can resist bacon’s awesome power.

The saturated fat found in natural, pastured, uncured pork bacon is far better for you than the processed grain oils the health community had us believing were actually helping us lose weight and reverse heart disease. Bacon also is full of protein and vital nutrients with barely a carb to spare.

Plus, bacon contains a substance called choline that can actually help improve cognitive function.

Wait, bacon is brain food? Yep!

Plus PLUS, bacon makes us feel good. Maybe that’s why it can draw us humans to it like moths to a flame.

Let’s coin that as a new saying: Like humans to bacon. I like it.

We just have to listen to our bodies, don’t we? Bacon is the universal flavor enhancer—it makes everything better! Everyone knows that—and I asked a bunch of people to help me jot down 100 most-loved ways to eat this crunchy, salty, delicious delicacy.

So, without further ado, here’s our big list of Paleo and Wild Diet friendly ideas that include this most magical of ingredients. You’re welcome.

TOP 100 USES FOR BACON

Whew! That’s a lot of bacon.

What’s your favorite way to eat the candy of the meat world? Got recipes? Share them. Pictures? Let’s see! Remember to stick to organic nitrate-free bacon and keep the processed sugars and grains at bay. Otherwise, go Hog Wild!