Better Health with Pork

Pork: its many beneficial qualities make it easy to incorporate into any healthy diet

People living with pre-hypertension are often advised by physicians to make lifestyle changes to lower their blood pressure. Some may need drug therapy, but studies show that aside from prescription drugs, the best way to treat hypertension is with diet and exercise.

Those following the well-documented DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan to help lower blood pressure can now include nutrient-rich lean pork as the predominant source of protein in their diets, according to new research from Purdue University.

Pork is versatile, affordable and accessible. Its many beneficial qualities make it easy to incorporate into any healthy diet.

Source of key nutrients: Pork is not only a good source of protein but also provides several important vitamins and minerals. Pork is an “excellent” source of thiamin, selenium, protein, niacin, vitamin B6 and phosphorus, and a “good” source of riboflavin, zinc and potassium.

Heart-healthy: Pork is naturally low in sodium and a “good” source of potassium – two nutrients that, when coupled, can help regulate blood pressure.

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