More than ever, pork needs your help.  The fear of a H1N1 swine flu pandemic has caused a decreased consumption of pork.  Despite the fact that the virus can’t be transmitted from eating pork, people aren’t taking chances.  Well, let me tell you this, if you don’t eat park, the swine flu wins!

Yeah, that’s not too convincing, but how about this tidbit?  According to the new book Fat by Jennifer McLagan, 45% of bacon fat is monounsaturated, meaning it aids in lowering bad cholesterol levels.  What’s more, the fat is similar to that found in olive oil, which is high in oleic acid.  This is going to take cooking to a whole new level!