There is a stereotype that lard is bad for your figure. It turns out that this is just a myth. Nutritionists have dispelled it.
No, this healthy product does not have any harmful effect on your figure.
But this is on condition that lard is consumed in moderation.
By the way, it contains less saturated fat compared to the same palm oil.
In addition, lard contains vitamins and amino acids that help reduce so-called “bad” cholesterol and stimulate an increase in “good” cholesterol.
Lard is a source of vitamins that are beneficial for the body, such as A, D, E and K.
In particular, they support healthy skin, nails and hair, and also play an important role in the normal functioning of the body as a whole.
Among other things, lard is rich in iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, manganese – everything that ensures the normal functioning of the immune system.
They are also necessary for the formation of hemoglobin, experts point out.
Another advantage of lard is that it allows you to feel full for a long time, which in turn helps to avoid overeating.
At the same time, nutritionists advise against consuming the product to those who have gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, obesity or liver disease.
For reference
Lard is a food product that is solid subcutaneous animal fat (usually pork), deposited in animals during periods of increased nutrition as a reserve in the body of the animal organism, consisting mainly of lipids.
