Whether you’re cooking for a family or just looking after yourself, the struggle of planning and plating midweek meals is real. There are the boxes you think you must tick (healthy, vegie-laden), and the ones you need to tick (budget, time, effort) to achieve the perfect balance of meals throughout the week. We’re thrilled to share that these easy pork recipes will tick all your weeknight dinner boxes.
New research* reveals that one of our favourite meal-time proteins, Australian Pork, has the tick of approval as a nutrient-packed meat.
“Pork is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients that contribute to overall health*. It is high in protein and low in salt. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” says Teri Lichtenstein, Foodbytes, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Sports Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist.
Now there are even more reasons to get some pork on your fork:
- Pork is an excellent source of protein for healthy bones, muscle recovery and growth*
- Pork is packed with thiamin for energy production, and niacin which supports mental health and mood. Niacin also helps reduce fatigue in grown-ups*
- Pork is a source of phosphorus, magnesium and Vitamin B12 for children aged 1-3 years. This helps to support kids’ growth and development*
- Pork fillet, leg steak, and pork strips are even low in fat and low in saturated fat
- Pork fillet, leg steak and shoulder roast contain folate, which is important for healthy pregnancy*
Not all cuts of pork are created equal – we’re looking at you, you devilishly delicious crackling pork belly. So, here’s a hit-list of our easy pork recipes. These weeknight dinners will deliver more nutritional bang for your buck.
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