A Portuguese study concludes that pork is more sustainable than beef

The study developed by the research center at the Egas Moniz School of Health and Science, and published in the scientific journal Foods, reviewed the most recent evidence and demonstrated that pork is a more sustainable option than beef, with a distinct but equally relevant nutritional profile. This type of meat, which represents 30% of all meat consumed in the world, is a source of protein rich in high-quality proteins, B vitamins and trace elements such as zinc. The main objective of the study was to establish its possible impact on health and discuss the presence of this meat option in a sustainable and healthy dietary pattern. To this end, researchers from Egas Moniz College, Filipa Vicente and Paula Pereira, carried out an exhaustive analysis of the scientific evidence on various aspects of pork, from the nutritional composition of various cuts to its sustainable profile. Although the consumption of meat, especially red meat, is associated with an increase in cardiovascular ...