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DISCOVERING WHITE MEATS …Vitamin B12 is found in animal-based products. It is an essential vitamin and its deficiency can damage our health. Eating white meat in a healthy and balanced diet, as in the Mediterranean Diet, guarantees the necessary amounts of B12 to stay healthy. DID YOU KNOW THAT… White meat not only contains iron but is also a source of potassium and rich in selenium. Selenium is an essential mineral that works as an antioxidant. Sodium, a mineral present in table salt, is contained in small quantities in white meat: this is positive as sodium is an essential mineral, however it is often introduced in excess . When preparing white meat dishes, use spices and herbs to flavour and limit the use of salt. Let’s make the most of this super food! To obtain a tasty dish, experiment with the addition of spices and herbs or other ingredients... like me! • They contain high amounts of vitamins B3 and B12. The latter is, above all, found in rabbit meat. > 1 - 1,2g/100g 0,3 - 1,2g/100g < 0,3g/100g Why is an excess of sodium harmful? Common cooking salt is sodium chloride, i.e. formed by sodium and chlorine. Both these elements are minerals which are important for our health. However, an excess of dietary salt is linked to high blood pressure which, in the long term, can increase the risk of developing hypertension during adulthood. Other medical conditions, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, heart and renal failure can later occur. Research shows that the Italian population uses more salt, pro capita, than recommended and, unfortunately, this also applies to children. It is a good idea to not only decrease the amount of salt used for cooking or at the table, but also to check the amount present in the foods we buy. Always read the label! Below we explain how: FOR THE CURIOUS SALT HOW TO CONSIDER THE VALUES ON THE LABEL HIGH MEDIUM LOW 1 g sodium is equivalent to 2,5 g of salt