Braised pork belly is delicious but lacks nutritional value.

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Many people believe that eating meat dishes like braised pork belly, twice-cooked pork, steamed pork with rice powder, and sausages will provide sufficient "oiliness," and that eating too much will lead to excess nutrition. In fact, it's quite the opposite; such a diet is often "malnourished." This is because these meat dishes contain very little lean meat and are mostly fat. Moreover, they are mostly "bad fats" (saturated fats). Eating too much of such meat helps the body accumulate fat, provides raw materials for cholesterol production, and stimulates the liver to synthesize more cholesterol. Regularly consuming these kinds of meats actually doesn't provide much high-quality protein or other nutrients.

Therefore, for pork lovers, it's important to choose lean pork, such as the pork tenderloin, which is a leaner cut with less fat. In addition, we can also opt for lean beef, lean lamb, skinless chicken breast, and fish to ensure the intake of high-quality protein and the acquisition of other nutrients like trace element zinc and vitamin B12. Generally, lean beef of the same weight contains more iron than lean pork, making it a better choice for people with iron-deficiency anemia.

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