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Pork Food Myths

  1. Pork from Farm to Table
  2. Pork in the Kitchen
  3. Pork Food Myths

Red Meat – is it okay to eat?

Yes it’s okay to include red meat in a healthy diet. The best advice is to fill half your plate with vegetables/fruits, a quarter with whole grains, and a quarter with protein foods.  As part of your protein options, choose lean meat and alternatives.

Lean red meat, such as pork, beef and lamb, cooked in a healthy way with little or no added salt, sugars or saturated fat is a nutrient-packed protein option.  Just one 75 g ( 2 ½ oz) serving of cooked red meat is a source of important nutrients including protein, iron, Vitamin B12, and zinc. 

When cooking with red meat, make it go further by mixing it with beans or mushrooms in stews, chilis and pasta sauces.  In summer, serve cooked sliced red meat over a large bed of dark leafy greens & colourful veggies, then drizzle it with a light vinaigrette for full flavour and good nutrition.

Bottom line: Lean meat can be part of a healthy diet.  Use the Half Plate Guideline that states half your plate with vegetables / fruits, a quarter with whole grains, and a quarter with protein foods such as lean meats.

Is Pork Healthy?

Mary Ann Binnie, a home economist answers our question. Is pork healthy?

Do you have questions about farming, ranching or food? Ask us! And will will ask a farmer or expert in the agriculture field of interest. Ask a questions here: https://canadianfoodfocus.org/ask-us/

Are animal and plant based proteins the same?

We asked Mary Ann Binnie, Manager of Nutrition for the Canadian Pork Council, if animal and plant based proteins were the same.

If you have questions about food or farming ask us https://canadianfoodfocus.org/ask-us/

source: canadianfoodfocus, Sask Pork

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