Pork mass - the new superfood?
It turns out that lard may soon fall into the superfoods. It is suitable for baking, frying, preparing pastries without leaving any residual taste after using our favorite coconut oil.
What are the benefits of its consumption?
High in vitamin D
Pork is the second most nutritious source of vitamin D after cod liver oil. One tablespoon of pork fat contains 1000 IU of vitamin D. Also, the fat contains good amounts of fatty acids.
It can help reduce depression
Oleic acid is contained in the lard. According to some studies, regular consumption of this acid may help to feel better in situations of stress, depressive states.
There are benefits for hormones
Consumption of fat may also have some benefits for hormones in the human body. Interestingly, both cholesterol and vitamin D play a vital role in the synthesis and regulation of hormones in the body. Pork is a good source of these two elements.
Do not harm the health of the heart
It is generally accepted that animal fats, and in particular saturated fats, clog the arteries and increase the likelihood of heart disease and heart attack. Recent studies have shown the opposite. An analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which examines over 300,000 people, shows that saturated fat consumption is not associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Moreover, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that low-fat and more carbohydrate diet may actually be linked to triglyceride elevations, which may increase the risk of heart disease. That is why you can consume lard in moderate amounts.
It is not hydrogenated fat
For years, it has been thought that margarine is the healthier alternative to animal fats. However, this type of product is obtained by hydrogenation in a solid form.
Hydrogenated fats can raise bad cholesterol levels, increase the risk of developing cancer, cause a number of inflammations in the body, speed up the aging process, and more.
Last but not least, lard is economical to use, which in turn brings benefits to the family budget.