Like the Romans used to drink from lead cups. Something like that.
(it appears that the moderator is removing any replies with which he disagrees. It might be a piefed issue. But all the removed replies are top level and upopular. Stranger coincidences have happened I suppose.)
the nitrates/nitrites in cured meat. and also the “natural” celery salt and powders(which are natural sources of nitrates)
This flies in the face of many “blue zones” such as Italy, who consume massive amounts of cured meats in their diets. It’s usually for lunch every day of the week in smaller towns.
Granted, luncheon meats over here aren’t the healthiest. But IIRC they’re also not far off from European standards. Choosing European imports is likely a better bet, but IMO avoidance is overkill.