pork?? good or bad?

desiv2

I don't understand the porkphobia....makes no sense to me. I get it if it's an ethical thing for you, or if you don't like the taste, but otherwise....WHY NOT?

FitBeto

I think pigs are just gross creatures so I don't eat pork - but that's just my personal preference.

kdkyzer

Boneless pork chops are on the menu for tonight for me!

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Like all meats, try to buy from a local farm, Farmer's market, or from a source that treats the animals humanely. Factory-farmed pork is insanely cruel to the animals and the crap they feed them and inject them with goes to you when you consume them.

Check www.eatwild.com to find local sellers of pastured or humanely raised pork. Or try www.grasslandbeef.com or Www.Grassfedbeef.org. The latter sells pigs raised on pasture and has free shipping.

Buying meats from a local farm supports local farmers and their families, and supports more humane treatment and slaughter of animals. If you buy in bulk, it's often cheaper than buying low-quality meats from the supermarket. Let your dollars support those who give a damn about producing quality food for you.

If you spend more on one cut of pork, let it be bacon or pork belly. For really fatty cuts, you do NOT want to eat from factory-farmed animals, as most of the bad mojo ends up in the fat. Spend more for quality bacon and belly.

As always.............thumbs up on this post!!

andyisandy

BBQ PULLED PORK FOR THE WIN!

jrmartinezb

In my opinion, there are no (ok maybe a few) foods that could be labeled as absolutely "bad" or "good". You need to see it as part of your whole diet.If you had steak and eggs for breakfast, lamb chops for lunch, and chicken strips for snacks, perhaps pork chops won't be the best dinner. You also need to think of what your actual goals and concerns are. If you need to keep an eye on your dietary cholesterol or sat fat intake then baby back ribs won't be the best choice, and cured ham isn't such a good idea if you need to lower your sodium.

There are specific reasons for which it could be reasonable to restrict the amount of pork your diet (and the same could be said of almost any other food). Other than that I really see no reason why pork couldn't be part of a healthy, balanced and tasty diet.

lizzybethclaire

My husband and I enjoy pork, but my kids HATE it. They will happily eat beef, turkey, and chicken. They will even eat tofu and tvp, but absolutely no pork. Of course, they'll eat bacon, sausage, and hot dogs but I don't like giving that to them too often.

spirit80

Pork rules... especially pork belly. Pork the other white meat!

Gallowmere1984

I eat a LOT of pork...and turkey...and chicken...and beef. Lifts are up, weight is down, just ran a 7 minute mile for the first time in my previously fatass life.

Verdict? Pork is just fine.

j75j75

Love me some pork...Mmmmmm

Lift_This_

pork is wonderful!