Ham product name is obtained from the hind legs of pigs. There are two main varieties of ham: Spanish ham (Iberian ham, Serrano Ham) and Italian prosciutto. Ham is an excellent food in taste, carries within all the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, therefore, is good for health. The properties of the ham are similar to olive oil, because more than half of the fat is unsaturated.

 

Ham helps protect the heart and lowers cholesterol.

The Iberian ham is good for preventing cardiovascular disease due to the monounsaturated fatty acids and oleic acid.