Health & Nutrition
INTERPORC's Health & Nutrition department provides accessible, science-backed guidance on nutrition and healthy living. We look at health holistically: well-being is built daily through balanced, practical choices rather than fad diets.
DR. ANTONIO ESCRIBANO
Doctor Antonio Escribano
Endocrinology · Sports nutrition
Dr. Antonio Escribano and the Scientific Committee
We take food and health very seriously
Led by Dr Antonio Escribano—Professor of Sports Nutrition and Endocrinology specialist—we collaborate with universities, medical experts, and science communicators to ensure all information is clear, actionable, and grounded in evidence.
SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
Sustainable Personal Health
Sustainable health means caring for your well-being over a lifetime. It's not about short-term restrictions, but about sustainable habits: eating a varied diet, staying active, sleeping well, staying hydrated, managing stress, and living consciously.
From this perspective, A balanced diet can include both plant and animal-based foods within a varied, moderate eating pattern tailored to individual needs. White pork fits naturally into this lifestyle when choosing lean cuts, keeping sensible portion sizes, and pairing meat with fresh vegetables, pulses, whole grains, and other foods within a varied diet.
INTERPORC works to explain this clearly, avoiding oversimplifications or nutritional absolute claims. The key lies in the overall diet, frequency of consumption, cooking methods, and individual lifestyle.
NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES
Validated Nutritional Properties of Pork
White pork provides high-quality protein alongside essential vitamins and minerals. In this context, it is important to distinguish between the food itself and the nutrients it contains: it is the nutrients, when present in significant amounts within a balanced diet, that contribute to specific bodily functions.
K
Potassium
Contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
P
Phosphorus
Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
Zn
Zinc
Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Fe
Iron
Contributes to normal cognitive development in children.
B1
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Contributes to the normal function of the heart.
B3
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
B6·B12
Vitamins B6 & B12
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
Nutrition and health claims authorised by Regulation (EU) 432/2012. Pending legal validation.
White pork as part of a balanced diet.
PROFILES
Menus and Consumption Profiles: White pork adapts to you
... And especially for Children
Prime cuts such as loin and tenderloin offer high biological value, supplying the iron and zinc necessary for healthy cognitive development, physical growth, and normal bone maintenance.
... And especially for Athletes
Its high content of highly digestible protein, together with vitamins B3, B6 and B12, supports muscle recovery and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue after intense exercise.
... And especially for those needing Less Fat
Extra-lean white pork cuts (trimmed loin contains just 2.65g of fat per 100g) feature significantly lower lipid levels than traditional meats, making them ideal for calorie- or fat-controlled meal plans.
... And especially for those needing Less Salt
Controlled consumption of fresh meat and unprocessed butcher cuts fits seamlessly into low-sodium, heart-healthy eating plans designed to regulate blood pressure.
Traditional Quality Cured Meat Products
Certified cured ham, cured loin, and cooked ham serve as excellent high-protein snacks rich in bioavailable iron and zinc with no added sugars.