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Fermented vegetables: benefits and a guide to fermenting veggies at home
Discover the benefits of fermented vegetables, tips for fermenting veggies at home, and how to include them in your healthy diet.
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Swiss chard, spinach or cardoons: Which is the best choice for your diet?
Chard, spinach and cardoons are very nutritional vegetables and now it’s winter it is the best time for them. There is not one vegetable that is healthier than another, since chard, spinach and cardoons have different nutritional profiles and the optimal choice depends on individual needs.
What are the benefits and properties of dragon fruit?
Discover the properties and benefits of dragon fruit, a super food full of nutrients and antioxidants. Find out how to improve your health naturally.
Properties of rocket: health benefits and uses
Discover the properties of rocket and all the health benefits. Discover its nutritional benefits and how to include it in your daily diet.
Oranges from Valencia, they are in season!
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Pork
Pork is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world, and also one of the most widely used, as they say, “pork is a pig’s meat”. WHO (World Health Organization) classifies it as white meat, which suggests that compared to red meat, it contains less iron and saturated fats, making it easier to digest. Spain is the fourth largest pork producer in the world, after China, the United States and Germany. Pork is very well-rounded and at the same time highly appreciated for its great variety of cuts (chop, rib, loin, sirloin…) and methods of preparation (cured, smoked, roasted, sausages, salted…). Preparation of pork according to the cut Trotters: These are the pig’s feet. They can be cooked, stewed, with vinaigrette, or simply boiled. Ribs: These are prepared stewed or grilled. They are normally cut into individual portions. Loin: It can be baked, fried, boiled, or breaded in small fillets. Shoulder: It is prepared in cubes and is the perfect cut for making stews. Loin head: It is prepared in small pieces which can be boiled, fried, or stewed. Nutritional value Pork meat has a very significant amount of minerals, just 100 grams of it contains 7% of iron, 11% of potassium, 6% of magnesium and 15% of zinc. In addition, it is rich in Vitamin B1 and in unsaturated fatty acids, although the amount of fat is the most variable component because it depends on the species, the race, the sex, the cut of meat, the cut being consumed and the diet that the animal had throughout its lifetime. Benefits of pork meat Pork meat contains omega 3, which protects the heart. It is an excellent source of proteins, essential for many bodily functions, including growth, therefore making it highly recommendable for children’s diets. It is generally a lean meat, as long as we avoid adding fat during cooking (butter, fried foods…). It helps to progressively lower the bad cholesterol and it allows the good cholesterol to increase, since it mainly provides unsaturated fatty acids. Purchasing, conserving and preparational advice When choosing a cut of pork, we must remember that the rear part is considered to be that of the highest quality, whilst the front part contains more collagen, meaning it is more gelatinous. Once home, the meat must be kept in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 to 5 days, and in the freezer for a maximum of 4 months for big cuts, and 2 months for small cuts. You must remember that the smaller the cut, the quicker it spoils, meaning that minced meat should be consumed preferably on the same or next day of purchase. It is recommendable to consult with butchers about the different cuts and the best method of preparation of such, to achieve the best results.
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Properties of the raspberry
The raspberry is a fruit that contains many properties that are beneficial to health. Do you know about them? Today we will tell you about this red berry. Don’t miss this!
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Properties of cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice used in many recipes and infusions. Do you know the benefits and properties of cinnamon? Today we tell you about them.
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What are the properties of cashews and how do they affect our health?
Do you know the benefits and properties of cashews? Do you know what they contribute to health? In this post we explain everything about cashews. Take note!
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Properties of the banana
Discover the properties of the banana with us. The banana is a well-know and commonly-eaten fruit, but do you know about the benefits it provides for your body?
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What are spring fruits?
Do you know what spring fruits are? Discover the main spring fruits and we’ll tell you what benefits eating seasonal fruit brings.
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Properties of spinach
Rich in vitamin A, C, E and K and in folic acid, a source of magnesium, manganese, potassium, iron and fibre, spinach is recommended for all types of diets. Discover all its properties.
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Properties of cabbage
Cabbage is a food rich in vitamins and it contains many beneficial properties for the health of both adults and children. Take note!
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Beef
Did you know that beef, cow, ox and bull are included in beef? Do you know all the pieces that can be taken out of it? Take note!
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Lamb: benefits and properties
Have you heard about the properties and benefits of eating lamb? Carry on reading and also find out about which are the best lamb cuts.
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Properties of grapefruit
The grapefruit is rich in vitamins and is highly recommended for staying in shape and caring for your skin. Discover all the properties and benefits of grapefruit.
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Properties of lemon
Lemon has a large number of properties and benefits for our health. Do you know how to include it in your daily diet? We tell you how to do it. Take note!
