The healthiest, most balanced and most nutritional diet is the Mediterranean. One important part needed to enjoy this diet is D.O. Teruel cured ham.
Not only is it tasty and succulent, but its specific properties define it also a unique food in the world.

Recent studies performed in the nutrition and dietetic fields confirm that D. O. Teruel cured ham, coming from pigs that are fed natural products, is very beneficial for your health.

It offers a generous contribution of group B vitamins, especially B1, B2, and above all, Niacin. Only 100g of cured ham provide 24% of the daily-recommended allowance of this vitamin. Therefore, when you eat cured ham you are contributing to the healthy functioning of your metabolism as well as helping to prevent certain diseases.

It has 50% more protein than fresh meat. For example, 100g of cured ham is equivalent to 33% of the daily-recommended allowance for protein. These are the proteins that foster tissue growth and renewal, and thus, cured ham is especially recommended for children and the elderly.

It is rich in iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium, but especially in phosphorus, providing 30% of the daily-recommended allowance.

Pure energy. Ham fat has a very important trait: the principal fatty acid is oleic acid, which is also characteristic of olive oil. This facilitates the production of HDL (or the “good cholesterol”) in the body, while at the same time lowering LDL (“bad cholesterol”). Total cholesterol content is 70 mg. for every 100 g. of cured ham (keep in mind that the maximum allowance recommended by the World Health Organization is 300 mg of cholesterol per day). Due to its natural production process (cured ham does not have preservatives or artificial flavors), its aroma and flavor remain unchangeable without needing to use any special preservative. It is ready to eat.

Thus, cured ham provides around 200 Kcal. for every 100g. and consequently, it is highly recommended in modern weight loss diets. Thanks to cured ham you can lose weight and improve your health.