With many industries requiring high labor intensity such as construction, mineral exploitation, mechanics or agriculture, ensuring a reasonable nutrition regime for workers is a key factor in maintaining health and work productivity.
In which, protein plays a particularly important role. Pork is a suitable, accessible and effective source of protein for heavy industry workers.
Protein is a basic component of muscles. Heavy laborers often have to carry, move continuously and consume a lot of energy, leading to muscle tissue breakdown.
Supplementing enough protein helps regenerate and develop muscles, reduce feelings of fatigue and pain after work. Pork contains high levels of protein, with enough essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own, thereby effectively supporting muscle recovery.
In addition, pork is also a sustainable energy source. In addition to protein, pork contains a moderate amount of fat, especially in lean shoulder or tenderloin portions. This fat helps provide long-term energy, suitable for people who have to work for many hours.
Compared to some other protein sources, pork is easy to process into many diverse dishes, helping workers eat more deliciously and maintain a stable diet.
Another important benefit of pork is its rich content of vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins such as B1, B6, B12. Vitamin B1 in pork plays a role in supporting energy metabolism, improving nerve function, helping workers maintain alertness and concentration when working in harsh environments. Pork also provides iron and zinc, contributing to preventing anemia and strengthening the immune system.
In terms of eating habits, pork is a popular food and suitable for the taste of the majority of Vietnamese people. This helps workers easily maintain a protein-rich diet without encountering many barriers in living habits.
Therefore, supplementing protein from pork is a practical choice, contributing to improving health and quality of life for industry workers.