It takes five to six months for a pig to reach market weight (about 265 pounds). One market hog provides about 160 pounds of pork for the grocery store’s meat case.
Q: Does beef belong in a healthy diet?
A: Absolutely! A 3-oz serving of lean beef contributes less than 10 percent of calories in a 2,000-calorie diet, yet it supplies more than 10 percent of the Daily Value for 10 essential nutrients.
