October is National Pork Month . In the past , pork has created a little controversy in the nutrition world with some listing it as a power food and others putting it on lists of food to avoid .
To clear up the debate , one must consider the particular cut of meat and the way it's prepared . For example , it is no secret that bacon and sausage are much higher in faat and sodium . However , pork loin and pork chops are great options for leaner cuts of meat .
Pork is high in protein , low in fat and a great source of B-vitamins , putting it on the list for one of the energizing foods .
Here are a few tips to help you enjoy pork in a healthy way :
1 . Keep meat separate in your grocery cart and make sure you bag it separately for transporting home . Meat should always be kept on a plate or tray , below other foods to prevent juices from dripping on other foods and prevent cross contamination.
2 . Make sure you cook pork steaks and chops to an internal temperature of at least 145 F and ground pork to at least 160 F.
3 . Pair pork with fruits . Pork goes well with many fruits such as pineapple , apples , pears and oranges .
4 . When possible , buy meats raised by local farmers .
Words of Wisdom :
Getting old is when your toupee looks good , your false teeth work fine , your peg leg is O.K. , but you sure do miss your mind .
My senior moments sometimes turn into a week long vacation !
My memory is so bad I finally have a clear conscience.
We do not stop laughing because we grow old ; we grow old because we stop laughing .
A proud Grandpa -------G.
