Nutrition

Pork is also naturally low in salt and provides nine essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to good health: thiamin (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc.

A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended for good health. It’s important to think about the balance of foods that make up a varied and healthy diet – a healthy dietary pattern includes plenty of wholegrains, fruit and vegetables, some beans and pulses, nuts and seeds, fish and eggs, and less refined grains and foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugars. Some lean meat such as pork can be included in a healthier dietary pattern and is in the protein group in the government’s healthy eating model – the Eatwell Guide.  However, if you currently eat more than 90g (cooked weight) of red and/or processed meat a day, the Department of Health advises that you cut down to 70g to help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

Pork is versatile and easily adapts to different cuisines and tastes – so whether you’re cooking a Thai stir-fry or a traditional Sunday roast, there is a lean pork cut which is destined for your dinner table. Pork works amazingly well with a range of different fruits, from the traditional apple, to the more exotic pineapple… it’s an easy way to boost your fruit intake to count towards your 5-a-day. Learn about the different pork cuts here.