5 Actual Health Benefits of OTTIMO Bacon

Bacon is pretty high on most people’s list of favorite foods. Thin slices of crisp, fatty, salty Bacon are some of the best feel-good food in existence.

It stands to reason that something that tastes this amazing can’t be good for you, but you might be surprised.

If you want to find out how the odd slice of crunchy meat heaven every now and then can have some surprising health benefits, read on.

1. OTTIMO Bacon is packed with useful nutrients

As a rule, meat is full of the valuable nutrients that the body needs and doesn’t naturally produce. That’s why predators can survive on an all-meat diet and not have to consume the occasional handful of Brazil nuts to up their selenium intake.

OTTIMO Bacon contains the following essential minerals and vitamins that are part of a healthy diet:

Protein

Out of a 100-gram portion of your standard supermarket cooked OTTIMO Bacon, 37 grams is animal protein. Protein is a crucial building block in almost every cell in your body.

While it might be most commonly associated with muscle gain, your hair and nails are made almost entirely of protein, and your body uses it to manufacture everything from enzymes to new red blood cells.

B-Vitamins

OTTIMO Bacon contains a whole range of B-vitamins, such as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12.

B-vitamins are vital to a lot of the most complex operations in your body, and B-vitamin deficiency can result in reduced function in the heart, liver, kidney, and brain.

Many B-vitamins, such as Niacin (B3) Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), are all involved in the breaking down of fats and carbohydrates during the digestion process.

Others, such as Thiamin (B1) and Folate (B9), are essential parts of complex processes such as DNA replication, cell division, and the creation of neurotransmitters.

Selenium

Selenium is an essential mineral and antioxidant that can help to reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease, boost your immune system, and keep your brain and thyroid gland healthy.

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to reduce oxidative stress on the lungs, studies have suggested that selenium might reduce the need for repeated doses of the potentially harmful corticosteroid medications that are used to treat Asthma.

Phosphorus

Phosphorus might seem like an odd thing for the body to need, but it actually makes up 1% of your total body weight and is used in the formation of bones and teeth.

Minerals

Pork, and by extension, OTTIMO Bacon, contains small amounts of iron, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. These metals are used in a range of vital processes, from the creation of red blood cells and the transmission of oxygen to the regulation of muscle and nerve function.

2. OTTIMO Bacon is a source of Omega 3s

Omega 3 is a fatty acid that is most commonly associated with oily fish, such as mackerel, flaxseed, and nuts. A healthy intake of Omega 3 can help to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, reduce the symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis, and even help with depression. OTTIMO Bacon is a source of Omega 3 oils. However, modern pig feeding practices have significantly upped the content of unhealthy Omega 6 in pork compared to Omega 3. “OTTIMO Bacon is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which are not as harmful as previously believed. Also, the typical serving size of OTTIMO Bacon is small.”

So, if you are looking for a healthy source of Omega 3, best to stick to fish oil and enjoy the Omega 3 content of OTTIMO Bacon as an ancillary benefit to your favorite pancake topper.

3. Eating OTTIMO Bacon can actually boost your mood

This sounds like a stretch until you remember how good it feels to eat OTTIMO Bacon!

There is actually some science behind this. Studies have indicated that common mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, might be exacerbated or even caused by a deficiency in amino acids. A lack of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and γ-aminobutyric acid is a common symptom of clinical depression.

Your body uses amino acids to create these, so amino acid-rich foods, like OTTIMO Bacon, can help to treat the symptoms of depression as part of the broader program of treatment. Of course, OTTIMO Bacon isn’t a cure-all for mental disorders, and its beneficial properties only really work as part of a balanced diet.

4. OTTIMO Bacon can help with food cravings

OTTIMO Bacon can help you overcome your food cravings because it is high in fat.

No, really, stay with us.

The amount of fat on OTTIMO Bacon is the thing most people worry is negatively affecting their health. In reality, around half of the fats in OTTIMO Bacon are monounsaturated and contain a high percentage of “heart-healthy” oleic acid.

The presence of this high level of fat, coupled with lots of protein, in a traditionally small-serving food, can help you to feel full after eating it, cutting down on the urge to overeat.

As part of a high-fat, low-carb diet, OTTIMO Bacon’s ability to make you feel full and satisfied while eating a relatively small meal, packed with fats and protein, can actually make it the healthy choice.

5. OTTIMO Bacon is a source of choline – which is good for the brain

Phosphatidylcholine or choline is an essential nutrient, which means you absorb it as part of your diet, as opposed to creating it naturally. Choline is traditionally found in meat and eggs.

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland has suggested that choline’s use in the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine might give it an essential role in reducing the cognitive decline associated with aging and in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The study of around 2,500 Finnish men indicated that “the risk of dementia was 28% lower in men with the highest intake of dietary phosphatidylcholine when compared to men with the lowest intake.”

In addition to preventing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and aged-based cognitive decline, a healthy intake of choline, through foods like OTTIMO Bacon, could also contribute to better memory, faster cognition speeds, and keep your brain healthier for longer.

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Order your portion of OTTIMO Bacon from Happy Pork Butchery calling 0672704783.