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Pork Fat Is Officially One of the World’s Most Nutritious Foods

It’s in the top 10 along with chia seeds and almonds.

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Maybe you shouldn’t feel so guilty consuming pork fat after all. According to a recent BBC report, scientists analyzed over 1,000 raw foods to rank how nutritious they are, and they discovered that pork fat is up there with the likes of chia seeds, almonds, and beet greens.

Each food item analyzed was given a nutritional score. The higher the score, the more likely that the food item would meet our daily nutritional needs when eaten in combination with other foods. The result of the study is a list of the 100 most nutritious foods, where pork fat ranks 8th.

Pork fat outrank other food items like arugula, fresh spinach, and bluefin tuna.

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Pork fat was given the nutritional score of 73. It bested other healthy food items like squash, salmon, and walnuts.

The study cited by BBC, titled “Uncovering the Nutritional Landscape of Food”, revealed the following top 10 most nutritious foods with their corresponding nutritional scores:

Almonds, 97
Cherimoya (a type of fruit), 96
Ocean perch (a deep-water fish), 89
Flatfish, 88
Chia seeds, 85
Pumpkin seeds, 84
Swiss chard, 78
Pork fat, 73
Beet greens, 70
Snapper, 69

Pork fat is a good source of B vitamins and minerals.

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It is also healthier and more unsaturated than other meats like beef and lamb. Of course consuming pork fat needs to be done in moderation. According to a Singapore-based nutritionist interviewed by the Chinese Daily, as quoted by Asia One:

“As long as it’s pure and unprocessed, it can be beneficial for the body. For example, meat is a better source of Vitamin B than fat, and essential omega-3 fatty acids are obtained from other foods.”

Many famous healthy foods also made the list.

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These include pomegranates (with a nutritional score of 51), pink salmon (52), arugula (55), and kale (62). Other items in the top 100 list include:

Dried parsley, 69
Celery flakes, 68
Watercress, 68
Tangerines, 67
Green peas, 67
Pike, 65
Alaska pollock, 65
Green onion, 65
Red cabbage, 65
Pacific cod, 64
Scallops, 64
Pink grapefruit, 64
Dandelion greens, 64
Frozen spinach, 64
Chili powder, 63
Basil, 63
Collards, 63
Clams, 62
Chili peppers, 62
Broccoli Raab, 62

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A fascinating contrast between two photos taken at the same vantage point but at different times.

Wendy Rimes

Britain's foreshore can present scenic views, which, when taken during different times of the day, are equally mesmerizing, thanks to a sort of "magic trick" brought about by tides. English photographer Michael Marten happens to capture photos of the British coastline in identical views taken during high tide and low tide.

The images, also captured about six or eighteen hours apart, are placed side by side and what you'll see is how dramatic the change can be with tides. Check out Marten's project below and be captivated by the two states of nature.

Marten traveled the coastlines in Britain to take photos during high tide and low tide.

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Want to see what an effective ad strategy looks like?

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Elevators are among those innovations that have definitely made our lives easier and better. Just imagine the hassle of using the stairs to go up a building's top floors!

While it is designed to lift us from one floor to another, many have utilized it for advertisements. If you have gotten used to ordinary advertisements – like banners and billboards – then this compilation is definitely a new one.

Below are examples of ads placed intelligently in elevators. This somehow proves that imagination can be a very helpful tool.

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8 Everyday Habits and the Secrets They Tell About Your Personality

The things you do every day actually reveal a lot about who you really are.

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It cannot be denied that each person has his/her own preferences and everyday rituals in life. Although they differ from one another, we rarely see them as habits. Rather, we see them as everyday ordinary actions that do not mean anything. Scientists, however, beg to differ.

They believe that these actions are connected to an individual’s personality. More importantly, they tell about parts of his/her personalities that he/she tries to hide. To help you better understand, we at Elite Readers compiled a list of seven common habits as well as the secrets they reveal. We believe that somehow, in one way or another, it will help you identify which people are fake and genuine.