Pork

Pork

Pork is separated into two varieties - fresh and cured.

Cured pork includes bacon, ham and pork-based lunchmeats and hot dogs - all of which are traditionally preserved with sodium nitrite -a known carcinogen. Thanks to Niman Ranch and Maverick Ranch, all-natural, nitrite-free products are now available nationwide.

When choosing pork products, look for meat from organically raised pigs that contains no antibiotics and only all-natural preservatives (like celery seed).

Because of improved feeding techniques, trichinosis in pork is now rarely an issue. Be sure to take normal precautions including washing anything (hands, knives, cutting boards, etc.) that comes in contact with raw pork. Never taste uncooked pork. Most experts recommend an internal temperature of from 150° to 165°F, which will kill bacteria or parasites but still produce a juicy, tender result.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin, Selenium
*Good Source of: Riboflavin, Zinc, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose pork that is pale pink with a small amount of marbling - with white not yellow fat. The darker pink the flesh, the older the animal. Fresh pork should be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Pork can be frozen, in airtight packaging, from 3 to 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-ounce(s) PORK,FRSH,LOIN,SIRLOIN (ROASTS),BONE-IN,LN,CKD,RSTD

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 26.42

Calories: 174

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8 g	*
Saturated Fat	2.4 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	3.1 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.85 g	*
Trans Fat	0.05 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	31 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	75.7 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	23.6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.09 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.67 mg	34%
Vitamin B12	0.52 mcg	9%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	6.9 mg	34%
Riboflavin	0.32 mg	19%
Thiamin	0.57 mg	38%
MINERALS
Calcium	11.1 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.82 mg	5%
Magnesium	22.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	199.9 mg	20%
Potassium	299.4 mg	9%
Selenium	39.5 mcg	56%
Sodium	50.2 mg	2%
Zinc	2.2 mg	15%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).