The Meat Sweats

Have you ever had "the meat sweats"? Last night was the second time I have had the experience. I partake in eating meat whenever possible. It's almost always a good thing - bacon, cheeseburgers, steak, brisket, sausage ... you get the picture. Before Christmas I went to visit some relatives in Dallas and they kindly introduced me to Fogo de Chão. Dinner was delicious and expensive. I couldn't help feeling guilty about eating an insane amount of animals while other people in the world are starving. I'm glad for the experience but I will probably never go again. I encountered the meat sweats that night. For those of you unfamiliar, here is how the urban dictionary defines "the meat sweats"-
A condition experienced during sleep characterized by significant discomfort, sweating, and delusional dreams that is triggered by the consumption of large amounts of cured or smoked meats. Condition is related to the high levels of nitrates and salts in the cured meat.
That worries me a little. What do nitrates do to a person when consumed in quantities? I'm not sure yet, but I'm guessing it's not good. Last night my parents were in town and they took James and I out to dinner to Rudy's Barbeque. It was glorious, but again the meat sweats. The conclusion is that I really just need to not eat so much but I can't help myself. It's MEAT!