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Serrano Ham is one of the tastiest and most nutritious foods we have
Nutritional Value of Serrano Ham
Serrano ham has a high nutritional value thanks to the amount of minerals it contains like iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and, on top of that, it’s a great source of B-complex vitamins (vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6) and vitamin D.
It has properties similar to olive oil, so half of the fat it contains is unsaturated (good fats). Fats play a key role in our body since they give us energy, make up cell structures, can carry fat-soluble vitamins, and also add flavor and aroma to foods.
Health Benefits of Serrano Ham
Prevention of osteoporosis
Thanks to its high iron content, serrano ham can be the perfect ally to prevent osteoporosis. Especially during menopause (it protects against bone mass loss) and old age. Eating this tasty food early in life (childhood, adolescence, or youth) can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis later on.
The recommended daily iron intake for a adult man is 10 mg, for adult women 15 mg, for pregnant women 25 mg, and for children 10 mg.
Just 100 grams of serrano ham can cover 18% of the recommendations for kids and adults, and roughly between 12% and 7.2% for women
Prevention of arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis is a syndrome characterized by the deposit and infiltration of lipid substances in the walls of medium and large arteries. Arteriosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the West.
In Spain, half of the deaths each year are due to atherosclerosis, and it’s been estimated that by 2020, atherosclerosis will be the top cause of mortality worldwide.
Having high cholesterol can be very harmful because when it combines with calcium, it gets stored in artery walls, destroying their elasticity and leading to arteriosclerosis. So, we can say cholesterol can influence the development of arteriosclerosis, which hinders blood flow and causes heart circulation problems.
Regulate cholesterol
Serrano ham is a rich source of fatty acids, especially oleic acid, which helps improve LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
The maximum cholesterol intake recommended per day is 300 mg, and in 100 g of Serrano Ham there’s only 70 mg.
It’s a food you can include in any type of diet, even low-calorie ones, plus it has effects that benefit plasma cholesterol levels.
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