
Pork is a superb meat, from the cheapest cuts to the most expensive. When looking for affordable meal options, look no further than pork, offering the best values in meat! An extremely versatile meat - it can be marinated, roasted, microwaved, grilled, skewered, pan-fried, stir-fried, boiled, barbecued and baked, pork is naturally low in fat, with fully trimmed cuts containing only 4% fat, it’s great for weight watchers and people looking after their heart. Over a third of the fat is the beneficial mono unsaturated kind – a cholesterol lowering - that is common in a healthy Mediterranean diet.
Pork is over one fifth protein which makes it an excellent source, particularly for growing children who need plenty of protein. Rich in vitamin B1, 100g of pork contains 70% of your recommended daily allowance. Additionally, pork supplies all of your daily allowance of vitamin B12. It is also low in sodium, and keeping your sodium intake low is essential to a healthy blood pressure at any age.