The Forgotten Hero of Fats: Uncover the Health Benefits of Lard for Your Body and Skin
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional fats, with lard leading the way. Lard is well-known for its nutritional and health benefits, as well as its versatile applications.
💡 Let's take a look at why this pig fat belongs to your pantry and beauty routine.
🍽 Nutritional Profile of Lard
Lard is rendered pork fat, and its composition varies according to the animal's diet and breed. High-quality lard contains a high concentration of monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, the heart-healthy fat found in olive oil. Here's a brief overview of its nutritional benefits:
✔ Source of Vital Fatty acids
Lard is high in essential fatty acids such as monounsaturated and omega 3 fatty acids while low in saturated fatty acids (a better ratio than butter). Monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids play critical roles in cellular function, hormone production, and cardiovascular health.
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, is found in lard and helps nourish the cells that line the intestines while also promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
✔ Source of Choline
Choline is a source of methyl groups needed for many steps in metabolism. The body needs choline to synthesize phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin, two major phospholipids vital for cell membranes. Therefore, all plant and animal cells need choline to preserve their structural integrity [1,2]. In addition, choline is needed to produce acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter for memory, mood, muscle control, and other brain and nervous system functions [1-3]. Choline also plays important roles in modulating gene expression, cell membrane signaling, lipid transport and metabolism, and early brain development [1,2]. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/
✔ Source of vitamin D
Lard, like the sun, is a natural source of vitamin D.
🩺 Health Benefits of Lard for the Body
✔ Energy Source
Fats, including lard, provide a concentrated source of energy. It means that incorporating lard into meals can provide long-term energy, making it ideal for people on low-carb or ketogenic diets.
✔ Weight Loss
Since lard keeps the stomach full for longer, it may aid in weight loss.
✔ Proper cell function
✔ Heart Health
While traditional beliefs regarded saturated fats as harmful to heart health, research shows that the quality of fat is more important than the quantity. Monounsaturated fatty acids, omega 3 fatty acids and choline are important for keeping the heart and the whole cardiovascular system.
✔ Healthy hormone production
✔ Bone Health
✔ Healthy Immune System Support
✔ Gut health
As previously mentioned, lard promotes the establishment of beneficial gut microflora. A healthy gut microbiome is critical for digestion, immunity, and overall health.
✔ Improves Brain Functions and Benefits Patients with Alzheimer's Disease or Other Types of Dementia
💡 COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Reaction Remedy
The nutritional profile of lard clearly demonstrates that it can benefit participants in the COVID-19 vaccine experiment.
🧴 Health Benefits of Lard for the Skin
✔ Moisturizing and Anti-Aging Properties
Lard is an excellent emollient and natural moisturizer. Its fatty acid composition penetrates deeply, hydrating and softening the skin.
✔ Soothing irritation
Lard's anti-inflammatory properties allow it to soothe irritated or inflamed skin, making it ideal for conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
✔ Natural Barrier Against Elements Of Nature and Pollution
Applying lard on the skin can help to form a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and shielding against environmental pollutants.
✔ Wound Healing
Lard promotes skin healing, making it useful for minor cuts and abrasions.
How to Incorporate Lard into Your Routine?
✔ Choose high-quality lard from pasture-raised pigs to reap the full nutritional benefits. Lard has a high smoke point (190°C, 374 °F) making it ideal for frying, sautéing, and baking while delivering an irresistible rich flavor. Lard's temperature stability means that it does not degrade and release harmful compounds at high temperatures, as some oils do.
✔ Consider applying lard-based balms or salves topically. Lard can also be combined with essential oils or other natural ingredients to create customized skin-care products.
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References
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15385858/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22483274/
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Great article, it really opened my eyes about lies we were being told about lard. Now I just have to find organic grown pork, butter is alternative tho I guess 🙂.
I don't use lard, only because it's difficult to find around here. There's a Mexican grocery store that sells it, but the ingredients are: lard, hydrogenated lard, BHA, propyl gallate and citric acid. So for the little cooking I do that requires oil, I use butter or coconut oil - I quit using seed oils years ago. I also eat lots of eggs from free range chickens, drink raw milk (the butterfat content is amazing), and my cholesterol panel numbers have gone DOWN.