The Benefits of Eating Organ Meats
Once a cornerstone of traditional diets, organ meats were treasured for their rich flavour and unmatched nutrition. From liver to heart to kidney, these cuts were not only valued but revered for strength, fertility and long-lasting vitality.
Today, they’re often overlooked. Yet organ meats remain one of the most powerful ways to nourish the body deeply and naturally (and luckily gaining popularity!)
1. Nature’s Most Concentrated Source of Nutrients
Organ meats are often called nature’s multivitamin and for good reason. They are exceptionally high in essential vitamins and minerals, especially the fat-soluble ones.
Liver is one of the richest sources of vitamin A, supporting skin health, vision, and immune strength.
Heart provides coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which helps produce cellular energy and supports cardiovascular health.
Kidney offers selenium and B vitamins that assist in detoxification and energy metabolism.
These nutrients are not only abundant, but bioavailable; meaning your body can actually absorb and use them efficiently.
2. A Gentle Support for Skin and Hormones
Healthy skin, balanced hormones and strong metabolism all depend on the same building blocks: fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K along with high-quality fats and proteins. Organ meats deliver them in perfect harmony.
Many who add organ meats to their diet notice improvements in skin texture, hydration, and glow — a reflection of deeper nourishment and vitality at the cellular level.
3. Energy That Feels Different
Unlike caffeine or sugar, the energy from organ meats feels steady and grounded. Their dense nutrient profile supports the production of red blood cells, oxygen transport and overall stamina — especially helpful during colder months when the body’s demands are higher.
4. Sustainable and Respectful Eating
Eating organ meats honours the whole animal. It’s a practice rooted in gratitude and balance, ensuring that nothing is wasted. This approach aligns beautifully with an ancestral way of living and one that values nourishment and respect for the source of our food along with the farmer, the land and the animal.
Easy Ways to Begin
If you’re new to organ meats, start slowly. Many farmers and butchers now offer ancestral blends (ground beef mixed with finely ground organ meats, often in an 80/20 ratio) making it easy to enjoy their benefits without changing your routine. You can also sprinkle organ meat powder, like Pluck (which we carry), into any dish like soups, stew, or tacos for a gentle boost of nutrients. And for the simplest option, our organ meat capsules from Higher Healths; available in the Core3 blend of kidney, heart, and liver or in Pure Beef Liver capsules — offer a convenient way to bring ancestral nourishment into everyday life.
What matters most is consistency — bringing back nutrient-dense foods in a way that fits your life.
Returning to Wholeness
Organ meats remind us that true nourishment isn’t complicated. It’s whole, elemental and time-tested. Whether enjoyed in traditional dishes or in capsule form, they reconnect us with a way of eating that has supported human health for generations.
