Why Organ Meats Are the Missing Superfood—Especially for Women
One of the most powerful lessons Tibetan Medicine offers is this: your body is constantly giving you messages. The more we slow down and tune in — to how we feel after eating, what environments calm or stress us, and how our emotions affect our digestion or sleep — the more we can support our own healing.
This system teaches that seasonal eating, mindful living, and self-awareness are essential parts of staying well. You don’t need to follow a strict protocol. Instead, it’s about working with your body’s natural rhythms.
Simple Tips to Start Using Tibetan Wisdom Today
Eat with the seasons – Warmer, heavier foods in winter; lighter, cooling foods in summer.
Tune in after meals – Notice how different foods make you feel physically and mentally.
Balance your constitution – If you tend to feel anxious, choose grounding and nourishing foods. If you often feel sluggish, try lighter and spicier meals.
Use herbs and spices – Ginger, turmeric, cardamom, and black pepper are all used in Tibetan Medicine to support digestion and energy flow.
Create routine – Regular sleep, meals, and movement are crucial for balancing Wind energy, which governs the nervous system.
In our modern world of supplements and green powders, we often overlook one of the most powerful sources of real, ancestral nutrition: organ meats.
Once prized by traditional cultures across the world—from the Tibetan plateau to the African savannah—organ meats like liver and heart are nature’s true multivitamins. At Ancient Nourishment, we bring these sacred foods back into focus, especially for women seeking strength, balance, and deep wellness.
What Are Organ Meats?
Organ meats (or “offal”) include nutrient-dense parts of the animal—like liver, heart, kidney, and spleen. While they’ve fallen out of fashion in the West, these were the most treasured cuts in ancestral societies. Our ancestors intuitively knew what modern science now proves: organ meats are loaded with vital nutrients in forms your body can actually absorb.
Why Everyone Should Eat Organ Meats
Liver is one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet.
Packed with bioavailable iron, B12, retinol (active vitamin A), zinc, folate, and choline
Supports energy levels, immunity, detox, and cognitive function
Superior to plant-based multivitamins and synthetic supplements
Heart is a powerhouse for mitochondrial health.
Rich in CoQ10, B vitamins, iron, and selenium
Supports cardiovascular function, skin health, and energy metabolism
Why Women Especially Benefit
1. Blood-Building Iron + B12
Iron-deficiency is common among menstruating and postpartum women. Organ meats provide heme iron, the form your body absorbs best—paired with B12 for red blood cell production and energy.
2. Fertility + Pregnancy Support
Liver offers retinol, choline, folate, and B vitamins, all critical for hormone health, ovulation, and fetal brain development. It's one of the best foods for preconception and pregnancy.
3. Mood + Mental Wellness
Deficiencies in B12, folate, and iron are linked to depression, anxiety, and mood instability. Organ meats help nourish your nervous system, support dopamine/serotonin production, and stabilize emotions.
4. Postpartum Recovery
In many ancestral cultures, the liver was given to postpartum mothers to rebuild blood, energy, and vitality. It’s also a top source of choline, passed into breast milk for baby’s brain development.
5. Beauty from Within
Retinol (not beta-carotene), zinc, and collagen-building compounds support glowing skin, strong nails, and vibrant hair—not just cosmetic, but signs of deep internal nourishment.
How to Eat Organ Meats (Without the Intensity)
If you’re not used to the taste, don’t worry—we’ve got you. At Ancient Nourishment, our Ancient Nourishment Blend combines pasture raised bison muscle meat with 10% liver and 10% heart for a mild, easy-to-cook protein packed with hidden nutrients.
Try it in:
Ancient Ragu with spaghetti squash
Ancestral Italian meatballs or burgers
Protein-packed chili or taco filling
Nutrient-rich breakfast scrambles
Eat Like Your Ancestors, Thrive Like Never Before
Incorporating small amounts of organ meats—even just once a week—can radically shift your health. Real food, ancestral wisdom, and deep nourishment. That’s what we’re about.
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