When you turn 107, you definitely deserve 107 cakes
When you turn 107, you definitely deserve 107 cakes. But, we didn’t just settle for ordinary cakes. As South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork...
If you are looking to eat healthy – pork is an ideal choice as it is high in protein, lean and packed full of healthy nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
The pig is a magical creature – it offers myriad of delectable treats such as bacon, ham, ribs, chops, roast, sausage and pulled pork. No other meat comes in such a variety of delicious delicacies. The real beauty of pork is that not only is it temptingly tasty, but it offers a number of health benefits as well.
Choosing the right cut
Some cuts of pork are the leanest cuts of high-quality protein that you can buy. Gram for gram, lean cuts of pork actually have fewer calories than chicken or lean beef – by comparison for example, 85g of pork tenderloin contains 120 calories, while 85g of chicken contains 139 calories, and 85g lean beef contains 216 calories.
The leanest cuts of pork, with the highest protein content and the least calories and fat, are always those that include the term “loin”, such as tenderloin, sirloin roast, and loin chops for example. Moving up the body of the pig, from the shoulder to the belly, the meat will automatically contain more fat. However, if you prefer these cuts, you can easily trim the fat off before cooking for a leaner alternative. If you are looking for a lean pork sausage, look for sausages that get no more than 15% to 20% of their calories from fat.
Quality protein
Pork is an excellent source of high-quality protein, that when digested and broken down, turn into high concentrations of all 9 essential amino acids. These are crucial for the proper growth of the human body. So, if you are looking to hit the gym, or accelerate your recovery from injury or surgery, pork is an excellent dietary source of amino acids, which will facilitate muscle growth and repair.
Improve performance
Pork contains a number of nutrients that are exceptionally beneficial to muscle performance, including taurine, beta-alanine and creatine:
Nutrient-dense
Besides for being lean and high in protein, pork is also an incredibly rich source of several important vitamins and minerals:
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