Pork fat ranks among the healthiest foods in BBC Good Food study
A BBC Good Food study ranks pork fat (lard) eighth on a list of the healthiest foods, suggesting it can be healthier than everyday vegetables like peas, lettuce and tomatoes due to its fats and nutrients; Cancer Research UK cautions that red and processed meats raise bowel cancer risk, while proponents point to organic, pasture-raised lard containing CLA and other fats, highlighting the importance of sourcing.