Visible fat includes trimmable fat on meat and under the skin of chicken. The benefit of eating pork and other meats, is that you get many other key nutrients which help maintain a healthy body. Pork is a very high source of protein. It contains each of the eight essential amino acids needed to build, repair and maintain body tissues. Pork is the best dietary source of thiamin and a good source of other B vitamins including niacin, riboflavin, vitamins B6 and B12.
Pork is a good source of minerals particularly iron and zinc.
About half the iron in pork is ,heme iron - the most readily absorbed and digested type of dietary iron. For more information on how pork fits into a healthy diet, contact a registered professional dietitian. Healthy Eating Tips Enjoy a wide variety of foods. Use little or no fat when cooking and serving food, e.g., butter, margarine, oil and regular salad dressing. Use breadings, rich sauces and gravies only occasionally.