It is time to leave behind the myths and some beliefs related to Iberian ham, believing that it makes you fat or that it is not suitable for a weight loss or hypocaloric diet. Ham, and even more so if it is 100% Iberian acorn, not only does not make you fat, but is also beneficial for health, facilitating the production of DHL (good cholesterol) by the body.
Buying Iberico ham is investing in health.
Iberian ham provides 50% more protein than fresh meats, since it has less water. It contains antioxidants and a high content of vitamin E. It also provides us with group B vitamins, especially B1 and B2, as well as B6 and B12.
100 gr. of acorn-fed Iberico ham provide 24% of the recommended daily intake of B vitamins and 30% of iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and especially phosphorus.
The fat it contains, coming mainly from acorn, has a very high oleic acid composition, characteristic of olive oil. This makes it easier for the body to produce HDL, good cholesterol, while reducing LDL, bad cholesterol.
The moderate consumption of ham from Iberian pigs is good for cardiovascular health.
Health benefits of Spanish pata negra ham.
The Spanish pig has a very high content of oleic acid due to its diet based on the fruits of the holm oaks or cork oaks that it feeds on, the acorn. containing 60% oleic acid with all its beneficial properties. One of the strengths of this monounsaturated fat with high percentages of oleic acid (the main component of virgin olive oil) is that it protects us against cardiovascular diseases.
During the ripening process, proteolysis occurs, a chemical reaction that affects digestibility, raising the index to more than 90%, which means that it is an easily digestible food allowing maximum absorption of nutrients.
Jamón Pasión Online Store.
Buying Bellota Iberico Ham is easy on our website. You have all the products by categories, both Iberian Cebo hams and acorn, as well as the entire range of Iberian shoulders.
If you want to go a step further for your health, we also have 100% natural Serrano hams, without additives, just ham and salt, from the famous Jamon de Trevélez from Sierra Nevada, in the Alpujarra of Granada.
More and more society is becoming aware of the importance of a good diet to maintain health in the best conditions, and this happens through biological products. In our store you can also buy organic ham certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Remember that we always send you directly from the factory, with which you will get cheap Iberico ham.