Something tells me this guy isn’t all that athletic
And remember that the liver is the ultimate gatekeeper of health. Belly Fat May Affect Liver Function
The observed lipids drain directly to the liver, a key center of glucose and insulin metabolism, where they may accumulate as triglyceride and cause dysregulation of these important metabolic processes, [...]

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Last night, I had a package of grassfed beef liver thawed, but wasn’t really in the mood for plain ol’ liver and onions with mustard. So I grabbed a trusty can of El Pato out of the pantry and started creating. I sauteed two medium onions and then added the liver (1.5lbs). [...]

Tags: beef, coconut, coconut cream, El Pato, liver, meat, Recipes and Cooking, red meat, sweet potato

Hungry yet? Photo courtesy of Taco Blog
Whew! Finally done with this first installment. Perhaps one per week is a bit ambitious with all that I have going on. A Traditional Diets post every two weeks is probably more likely. Regardless, let’s get into it. Also, I’m still trying to [...]

Tags: Aztec, barbacoa, carnitas, ceviche, grain, guacamole, heart, liver, meat, Mexico, mole, red meat, salsa, tongue, traditional diet

I just finished reading The Old Way: A Story of the First People by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. This is an exceptional book. It’s a very easy read, about 315 pages, which I finished in 5 days.
Ms. Thomas spent several years of her life living with the Ju/Wasi (aka Bushmen, San, !Kung) in the [...]

Tags: !Kung, Bushmen, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, foraging, hunter-gatherer, hunting, Kalahari, liver, The Old Way

Last night, I finally tried a recipe that’s been in my head for awhile. I’ve been looking for more ways to use liver other than just liver and onions, which gets a bit old. This is a great one for non-liver eaters as the other ingredients nearly cover all of the liver flavor. [...]

Tags: chili, liver, nightshades, organ meats, Recipes and Cooking