Is "Pork Fat" Better for Your Body Than Vegetables?… Ranked 8th Healthiest Food

Pork Fat Ranks 8th Among the World's Healthiest Foods
Higher Than Tomatoes and Mackerel in Global Nutrition Survey
Rich in Vitamin B1 and Antioxidants, But Should Be Consumed in Moderation

Foreign media reported that 'pork fat' was listed in the survey of the healthiest foods in the world.

According to the British Mirror on the 8th, pork fat was ranked 8th among the healthiest foods worldwide. The survey was conducted by BBC Future. Based on food nutrition research published in global journals, 1,000 foods were analyzed, and the top 100 foods beneficial to health were selected and ranked according to their nutritional content.

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Pork fat scored 73 out of 100 points. It ranked higher than tomatoes, red cabbage, lettuce, mackerel, sweet potatoes, and oranges.

Pork has the effect of boosting physical energy. It contains about six times the amount of vitamin B1 (thiamine) found in beef. Vitamin B1 plays an essential role in carbohydrate metabolism, participating in the process of converting glucose into energy. This is why the Donguibogam records that pork is good for weak people, growing children, and the elderly.

Pork is rich in antioxidants such as selenium and zinc, which help eliminate heavy metals accumulated in the body after exposure to fine dust or inhaling a lot of dust. It also contains a significant amount of vitamin D. Vitamin D is an important nutrient that contributes to bone and teeth formation and strengthens the immune system. About 200?300 IU of vitamin D is contained in 100g of pork fat. It is said that pork raised outdoors contains even more.

Pork contains more unsaturated fat than lamb or beef fat. It is also rich in choline, a nutrient that improves brain and liver function. For this reason, many households use 'lard,' a refined semi-solid form of pork fat, in cooking.

However, excessive consumption of pork fat can cause health problems and should be approached with caution. This is because it contains about 38% saturated fat as well as unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol levels, which is the harmful cholesterol in the human body. Therefore, consuming a lot of pork can increase blood cholesterol levels and significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.

It is important to consume pork in moderation. The recommended daily intake of pork is about 100?150g. Eating pork together with fiber-rich foods such as mushrooms or vegetables can help balance nutrients more easily.