vitamin B12

It’s a new year, and for many of us, that means new year’s resolutions! And topping the list nearly all of the time is the desire to be healthier - we want to move more and we want to eat better. Undisputed is the fact that protein is essential for good health, and that animal protein particularly provides all the essential amino acids we need, so how do we continue to incorporate this all-important macronutrient in our diet while making healthier choices? 

Winter is on its way and soon we’ll be spending more time in our kitchens cooking up a storm and enjoying much-loved warm winter dishes – and topping that list of comfort food has to be a traditional roast. While practically any cut of meat can be roasted, roast pork remains a firm favourite, particularly when it comes to savouring crispy crackling.

We all know that protein is essential to our bodies – it plays a myriad of roles from providing cell structure and strength, to aiding our immune system. The building blocks of protein are called amino acids and there are 22 specific types inherent to the process – 13 of these are produced by the body, nine are not and they must be sourced from the foods we eat. While plant-based foods will provide some of these amino acids, it is only animal-based protein that provide all nine in one go.