Nutritionist Marina Makisha: pork should not be considered fatter and heavier than beef.
Nutritionist Makisha spoke in an interview about the benefits of pork for the body.
“The notion that pork is a fatter and heavier product than beef or lamb is not correct,” the expert told Moscow 24.
According to the doctor, when eating pork, you need to clean it of fat – in such a low-fat version, it will be well absorbed by the digestive system. Pork tenderloin, which has practically no fat, can be considered a dietary product, said Makisha.
“Pork tenderloin has a calorie content of 150 kilocalories per 100 grams. Almost the same as a chicken breast, maybe a little more,” said the expert.
The physician drew attention to the fact that pork is useful for the body as a source of vitamins. In particular, it contains B vitamins, which are necessary for the functioning of the nervous system and good mental health.
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“Pork contains vitamin PP, which stabilizes our psyche, increases concentration, improves memory,” the doctor added.
Pork is also a source of vitamin A, which supports the functioning of the immune system, increasing the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria in the external environment. In addition, there is a lot of zinc in pork meat, with a lack of which a person becomes susceptible to various infectious diseases. The nutritionist explained that 100 grams of pork provide up to 20 percent of the daily requirement of this important trace element.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Marina Makisha Healthy lifestyle dietitian, member of the National Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists