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Superior nutritional density compared to trendy alternatives
This Humble Food Packs 2,958% Daily B12
While Silicon Valley obsesses over "superfoods" like acai berries and spirulina, today we're diving into one of nature's most overlooked nutritional powerhouses - beef liver. This humble organ meat packs more nutrients per gram than virtually any other food on the planet.
Today we're exploring:
Nutrient king: Why beef liver outperforms every superfood on the market
Hidden value: The surprising affordability of nature's most nutrient-dense food
Quality matters: Understanding why source is crucial for organ meats
Filtration function: How the liver's role affects its nutritional profile
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The Numbers Don't Lie
A quick look at beef liver's nutrient profile reads like a multivitamin label - except these nutrients come in their most bioavailable forms. The standout figures are almost hard to believe:
Vitamin A: A whopping 1,349% of your daily needs in just 100g
Vitamin B12: An incredible 2,958% of daily requirements
Copper: 1,556% of recommended intake
Several B vitamins ranging from 142% to 243% of daily values
For perspective, you'd need to eat multiple plates of vegetables to even come close to the vitamin A content found in a single serving of liver - and it still wouldn't be in the same readily-absorbable form.
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Money Matters:
Despite its exceptional nutritional density, beef liver remains one of the most affordable animal proteins available. While premium cuts of steak can easily run $20+ per pound, liver often sells for a fraction of that price. This cost-effectiveness makes it a particularly attractive option as food prices continue to climb.
Quality Counts:
However, there's an important caveat: the liver's role as the body's primary filtration organ means quality is paramount. The French have long understood this - in traditional French cuisine, liver from grass-fed cattle is prized for its superior nutrient profile and cleaner taste.
Quick Fact:
The iron in beef liver is in its heme form, making it significantly more bioavailable than plant-based iron sources. Just 100g provides 36% of your daily iron needs in a form your body can readily use.
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