The BBC just enlisted a group of scientists to rank the 100 healthiest foods in the world, based on all of the nutrients they contain. And number eight is pork fat. They say it's a good source of B vitamins and minerals. Who knew?
Anyway, the top 10 healthiest foods are:
Almonds
Cherimoya fruit
Ocean perch fish
Flatfish
Chia seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Swiss chard
Pork fat
Beet greens
Snapper.
And some of the more popular foods that finished outside the top 10 are: Tangerines at 14th . . . peas 15th . . . chili powder 25th . . . kale 31st . . . cherries 47th . . . oranges 82nd . . . carrots 88th . . . and sweet potatoes 100th.
(BBC)
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