Is Lechon / roast pork belly (liempo) good for you?
Lechon / roast pork belly (liempo) is a protein. It has about 0 g net carbs and 20 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Lechon / roast pork belly (liempo): verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: The meat is zero-carb (fine for blood-sugar/keto); it's the saturated fat and the sweet liver sauce that pull it to 'limit' for family/longevity.
How to choose: Crisp skin, meat not dried out.
How to use it: Skip the sweet sarsa; the meat itself is zero-carb protein and fat.
How to store: Fridge; reheat crisp.
Sensible portion: small portion, weekly
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