The National Pork Board (NPB) is releasing new pork messaging including health and wellness data, research and recipes targeted at nutrition professionals. As part of their "Pork and Partners Community" outreach, NPB's new healthy-eating pork hub welcomes dieticians with "We’re here to provide free continuing education opportunities, exciting events, featured recipes, evidence-based handouts and peer-reviewed research. Join us to access resources and support to take your practice to the next level."

The educational resources for nutritionists and dieticians then discuss how pork is the world's most consumed protein source, and the impressive comparison of pork products compared to 30 years ago including 16% less fat and 27% less saturated fat. The messaging also shares the eight cuts of pork considered 'lean' and the two cuts certified by the American Heart Association as heart-healthy foods.

NPB's outreach also highlights the sustainability of modern pig farming, including this messaging alongside health data and recipes. "You can feel good about choosing lean pork. Swine have the lowest emissions of any class of livestock and have the ability to feed the world’s population without grazing on deforested land and emitting heat-trapping methane gas.6 Since 1960, farmers have used over 75% less land, 25% less water and 7% less energy, reducing carbon emissions by 8%."

To explore these healthy pork-promoting resources online, click here. Or, to check out one of the hand-outs complete with two healthy pork recipes click here. You might just find a delicious new recipe to try at home, or learn something new to share with your local community about the quality products you raise!