Dr. María Gea Brugada
Specialist in General Surgery and the Digestive TractVery few people know all of the benefits of this jewel of Spanish gastronomy, which is generally valued solely for its flavor.
A person's diet is directly linked to certain chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, etc. Fortunately, our diet is a risk factor which can be adjusted. By following a healthy, balanced diet, we can prevent or delay the appearance of these chronic diseases.
Serrano ham is one of the culinary jewels of the Iberian Peninsula. In the times of the Roman Empire hams were cured in some areas of the peninsula, as well as during the Celtic and Visigoth Eras.
Serrano ham has a very high nutritional value, and it is recommended for the prevention of several illnesses. It is high in proteins, monounsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals.
From a nutritional point of view, Serrano ham has many highly beneficial properties:
Regular, moderate consumption of Serrano ham can prevent and/or postpone the appearance of osteoporosis due to its high protein, vitamin and mineral content. Osteoporosis should be prevented at all ages, but we should pay special attention to our diet during infancy and childhood in order to obtain the greatest bone mass during these critical growth periods and stave off bone mass loss.
We should therefore include Serrano ham as part of our diet in order to avoid or delay the appearance of a number of illnesses or diseases.
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