Nutritional requirements can be met by consuming exclusively organ meat
the verdict
INSUFFICIENT LEANING
refutedsupported
the weight of evidence
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AS REPORTEDno primary record reached; this is what the reporting says
The retrieved evidence indicates that organ meats are nutrient-dense and packed with health benefits, but it does not establish whether human nutritional requirements can be completely met by consuming exclusively organ meat.
Benefits and Risks of Organ Meat Search Advertisement Advertisement August 4, 2022 / Diet, Food & Fitness / Nutrition The Pros and Cons of Eating Organ Meat Organ meat is packed with nutrients, but it’s not good for everyone Image content: This image is available to view online. View image online ( https://assets.clevelandclinic.org/transform/a7e9252d-eb55-4b09-b3c8-821f4f44f85f/Organ-Meat-85633221-770x533-1_jpg ) Vendor refrigerator of organ meat. “What am I, chopped liver?” Somehow, being compared to chopped liver implies you’re less desirable. How did liver get such a bad rap? Chopped liver — and other organ meat (also called offal or variety meats) — is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. (Don’t knock chopped liver smothered in fried onions till you’ve tried it!) Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy “Organ meat is loaded with health benefits, more so than the muscle meat we typically prefer,” notes dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “For most people, they’re a nutritious addition to the diet when eaten in moderation.” Zumpano weighs in on the benefits of eating organ meat, along with a few precautions about who should avoid them altogether. What is organ meat? Organ meat is the internal organs and other parts of the animal besides muscle meat, including: Blood, bones and skin. Brain. Heart. Kidneys and liver. Intestines and tripe (stomach lining). Sweetbreads (pancreas and thymus). Tongue. In the U.S., common organ-meat foods include: Hot dogs and sausages: Many have casings made from animal intestines. Bone marrow: This creamy, spreadable food comes from the center of the bone and has become more popular recently. Bone broth : Another trendy food, bone broth is made from boiling animal bones to release their collagen into a soup. Pork rinds: You can find this crispy, pig skin snack in your grocery st
l or exceed the nutritional quality of other famously nutrient-dense foods like eggs, leafy greens, and small fish. Their compact value makes them a great option for groups with high nutritional needs, like young children, Beal and McWhorter argue. And Álvarez believes that they’d do more good offsetting the nutritional needs of a growing global population than they do going into the slurries we use to raise ever more livestock or literally greasing the wheels of industry. However, a few small studies suggest that arguments based on sustainability and food systems aren’t great at getting people to embrace offal—because they don’t address the ick factor of unfamiliar textures and flavors. If food scientists and nutritionists want people to explore the potential of organ meats, Bently explains, they have to make offal seem cool and approachable. That may mean hiding, at least initially, their distinctive shapes, textures, and flavors within mashes or sauces, or connecting them to haute cuisine or rustic food trends. It is getting easier and easier to find simple offal recipes tuned to a modern Western palate, though. Think finely chopped bits of organ mixed through a salad or smothered within a soup. It’s also getting easier to find offal in the developed world, thanks to helpful butchers at farmers markets and specialized groceries catering to non-Western communities. So if you’re open to exploring the wonderful nutritional potential of offal—and pushing back against a climate of waste—consider looking into a new liver or other organ to incorporate into your next meal. Related Topics NUTRITION FOOD CULTURE FOOD FOOD WASTE BODY HEALTH CONDITIONS You May Also Like HEALTH What really happens to your body when you eat only meat HEALTH What happens to your body when you work out before you eat HEALTH Why nutritionists say you should eat more tinned fish HEALTH The little-known diet that can slash your risk of heart disease HEALTH Which sugar substitute is best for y
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