By Guest Author(Olivia Thomas) The two compounds Nitrates and nitrites are found in many different types of fruits and vegetables, so much so that they are the highest source of naturally occurring nitrates and nitrites. The meat we buy from the market often contains nitrates and nitrites, but they are added as preservatives and are not naturally occurring. As far as our bodies are concerned, it is best to rely on vegetables and fruits for meeting our body’s requirement for nitrates and nitrites. Both nitrates and nitrites are compounds of…