Lard is high in saturated fat, which has been linked to increased LDL (”bad”) cholesterol and heart disease risk in some studies.
Moderation is key: As with any fat, moderation is important. Excessive consumption of saturated fat can be detrimental to health.
Source matters: The quality of the lard matters. Pasture-raised, organic lard is generally considered better than conventional lard.
In conclusion: Lard can be a good addition to a balanced diet when consumed in moderation and sourced from healthy, sustainable farms.
It’s not a health food, but it’s not the enemy some make it out to be. It’s a matter of balance and mindful consumption, according to a food blog.
I think the issue was that folks were frying everything in lard, AL. Day every day practically. I know down south they use a lot of,it. We hardly ever fry,anything, but when we do, it’s a real treat to use good stuff like tallow and duck fat to fry in, and we use it sparingly, like maybe the amount of a pad of butter in pan- we hardly ever deep fry anything. Once in awhile we do the French fries with a goodly,amount, and then strain the oil, but. Mostly we just coat pan to keep foods from sticking.
I will say however we aren’t nearly as active as we used to be, so it might take less to do damage these days.