Emma Miller
Lard is one of the most popular and famous products of Ukrainian cuisine. It is a kind of trademark of Ukraine and is often found in every home. It is not only tasty but also a useful product.
Surely you have noticed that you suddenly have a craving for lard. We will tell you below why it happens.
Why do I want to eat lard – the main reasons
Sometimes the desire to eat lard can occur by itself. If after you ate it, the craving does not pass, it may indicate some health problems.
Most often, people with a wrong diet, which lacks fats, want lard all the time. Many people mistakenly believe that if you remove fat from your daily intake, you can quickly get rid of unwanted pounds, but you can not do so. Such experiments with the diet can seriously harm your body and lead to a breakdown in metabolism. This, in turn, will only increase the craving for fatty foods, including lard.
However, there may be other reasons why people crave salty fat or garlic fat. For example, it may be a deficiency of vitamins D, E, and A in the body. In addition, there may be a lack of selenium, calcium, and a number of other minerals.
What happens to your body when you eat lard
Lard is made up of 90% of various fats. In reasonable amounts, it is very healthy for your body. This product is rich in vitamins A, E, and D, which help keep your body functioning properly. You can say that it is a kind of multivitamin.
For example, if you eat 1-2 pieces of lard at lunch, you will help rid your body of “bad” cholesterol and clean your blood vessels. It will be even better if you complement the lard with garlic. In addition, lard does not overload the liver. And you will have energy and a feeling of fullness for a long time.
Many people also advise eating lard before going out in the cold season. The secret is that it has a warming property since it saturates your body with healthy fats.
If you believe the scientists, you can improve your mental abilities with the help of eating lard. The effect of fat on your brain can be compared to that of chocolate. Fat, in addition, help to protect against cancer, strengthens the immune system and has a positive effect on blood clotting.
How is lard good for your stomach?
Consumption of lard has a positive effect on digestion. This product stimulates the regular outflow of bile from the gallbladder, which will protect you from its stagnation and thickening. In turn, this eliminates inflammation in both the gallbladder and liver.
This product also promotes the release of other enzymes that are needed for normal digestion. And the balance of these enzymes improves metabolism.
In addition, fatty acids and vitamins that are contained in lard reduce inflammation in the stomach and intestines.
Is it possible to eat lard every day?
It is no secret that each product should be consumed wisely. In moderate amounts, you can eat lard every day.
If we talk about how much lard can be eaten per day, doctors say that in a normal lifestyle, people should eat 15-20 grams. For athletes or people with high physical activity, the daily rate reaches up to 50 grams.
However, pay attention, people who are overweight, and have digestive, kidney, and liver problems should not abuse lard.
