How healthy is it to eat bone tacos?

Bone tacos, made with the backbone and ribs of the pig in a lard stew that caramelizes the meat, just like carnitas, are one of the underappreciated delicacies of the center of the country.

Pork backbone is the end of the loin . It's a cut of meat high in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It even tends to contain more fat than other animal proteins like beef and lamb, but that's not necessarily a negative. According to an article from FES Cuatitlán by Dr. María de la Luz Zambrano, eating pork has several benefits .

It even points out that monounsaturated fatty acids are similar to those found in other types of foods considered "healthy," such as sunflower oil, some fish, and even nuts and seeds. However, the same text warns that this type of meat should not be consumed in more than three meals a week , like any red meat.

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Regarding this pair of cuts that make up bone tacos, two things need to be considered. On the one hand, their higher fat content could contribute to increased cholesterol and triglycerides . On the other hand, being close to the bones—hence the taco's name—they are foods high in collagen , which promotes bone and muscle repair and strength.

Among the benefits you can obtain from eating pork are the following:

• Proteins
• Minerals
• B vitamins, especially thiamine and B12
• Essential amino acids needed for good nutrition.
• Iron
• Zinc

In conclusion, the recommendation is to consider bone tacos an occasional food that satisfies a craving and doesn't generate guilt.

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