pork?? good or bad?

charlenelockhart3
charlenelockhart3 Posts: 76
in Food and Nutrition
So i have been reading alot of contradicting arguments about pork, so my question is yes or no to pork in a diet? x
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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Pork is meat, it's a protein, what's bad about it other than possibly under cooking it?
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    literally up to you. if you eat meat, and you like pork, there's no reason not to. if you have ethical, or health concerns about eating meat in general, that's another story.
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    PIG = AWESOME!
  • dovetail22uk
    dovetail22uk Posts: 339 Member
    Pork = good
  • johloz
    johloz Posts: 176 Member
    I love a pork chop, especially with a fried egg on it. Yummm...

    Pork is high in protein, and less expensive than a lot of other meats. More imporatantly, its delicious.

    You can find why any food (including water!) is bad for you if you do enough research. My rule: if 1) I have no moral objection to it, 2) I don't have a medical reason for avoiding it, and 3) It fits into my macros -- I eat it!
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    How can the source of bacon be bad?

    Everything in moderation.
  • alaskaang
    alaskaang Posts: 493 Member
    I'd say natural pork is good, overly processed pork products (hot dogs, bacon, etc), not so much. One thing to watch for when you buy pork, at least at Kroger stores, is the cuts that are labelled something like "moist & tasty". They have an added x% flavor enhancing solution which is high sodium content and nasty tasting.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    Boneless pork loin is one of my staples. I see nothing wrong with eating pork. It's high in protein and delicious.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I live for bacon.
  • Goldie_13
    Goldie_13 Posts: 71
    We have pork chops a couple times a month & love them. Really don't see anything wrong with them.....:)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Pork is high in protein, and less expensive than a lot of other meats. More imporatantly, its delicious.

    My rule: if 1) I have no moral objection to it, 2) I don't have a medical reason for avoiding it, and 3) It fits into my macros -- I eat it!

    all of this!
  • Bumdrahp
    Bumdrahp Posts: 1,314 Member
    Boneless pork loin is one of my staples. I see nothing wrong with eating pork. It's high in protein and delicious.

    ^^ This.

    I LOVE a boneless pork loin! I don't find it at all harmful.. only thing is sodium.. Pork can be salty, but moderation is key! Love me some pork!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    YUM! from a good canadian.
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    Yum, pork is good! What could possibly be bad about it?
  • TOMEKA18
    TOMEKA18 Posts: 103 Member
    I don't eat pork but if that's your thing go for it...
  • LibertyRob
    LibertyRob Posts: 6 Member
    Pork? O soooo good! :)
  • charlenelockhart3
    charlenelockhart3 Posts: 76
    Yay thank you guys, Im so glad, I love pork i tend to just have it plainly roasted, i find it all so confusing x
  • cbarn025
    cbarn025 Posts: 939 Member
    I don't eat pork but if that's your thing go for it...
  • KatieHall77
    KatieHall77 Posts: 129 Member
    Pork loin is a fairly lean source of protein, and helps mix it up between chicken and fish.
    I have pork every so often. A roast or even a fire grilled chop make a nice dinner. Every so often on a weekend, I'll even have bacon.

    Hot dogs and kielbasa are quite a different story though, because they're so processed.
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    literally up to you. if you eat meat, and you like pork, there's no reason not to. if you have ethical, or health concerns about eating meat in general, that's another story.

    This.
  • EjaneK11
    EjaneK11 Posts: 209 Member
    I would think nothing is wrong with pork. As long as you don't over stuff yourself when eating it.
  • kristafb
    kristafb Posts: 770 Member
    I throw a pork loin in the slowcooker at the start of the week & slice it up to add to other stuff to up my protein, its very lean
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    Pork is awesome. Lean cuts are great protein. And who doesn't love bacon?

    Having boneless pork chops grilled tonight for dinner, actually!
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  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    Pork tenderloin is a great source of lean protein.
  • __RANDY__
    __RANDY__ Posts: 1,036 Member
    i love it, my wife doesn't = i never get to eat pork.
  • d_Mode
    d_Mode Posts: 880 Member
    Pulled Pork is really good!
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    Pork loin in the crock pot, pork chops baked, all good sources of protein. Don't care for bacon or sausage though. It's a texture thing, just like I don't eat ground anything, turkey, beef, pork. yuck!!
  • Akraz
    Akraz Posts: 41 Member
    pork anything is healthy for you (unless you eat the sugar-filled sausages). whoever states otherwise is an idiot or a vegan.
  • caribougal
    caribougal Posts: 865 Member
    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.

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