Nutritionist Dr. Margarita Koroleva stated that offal is an essential part of the diet and its nutritional value is equivalent to that of regular meat.
According to her, these 7 are rich in heme iron, making them particularly beneficial for anemia patients.
The expert points out that offal is divided into internal organs (liver, kidneys, and heart) and external organs (head and ears). Although much cheaper, it rivals fish, meat, and poultry in nutritional value, and is considered a source of complete protein, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and polysaccharides.
She says: “All internal organs are rich in heme iron, an element that supports the general health of everyone, and for anemia patients, its benefit is twofold. Therefore, I advise patients suffering from low hemoglobin levels to eat these foods regularly, because they help regulate blood components.”
The expert points out that liver, whether beef or chicken, is the most beneficial in terms of its iron content. Tongue comes in second in terms of health benefits, as it also contains a high percentage of heme iron and complete protein. Heart and lungs are also considered among the foods richest in essential micronutrients.
According to her, offal, in addition to restoring hemoglobin and iron, maintains the body's collagen levels, which is crucial for bone tissue. Therefore, offal should be consumed once or twice a week. However, it's important to consider contraindications such as high uric acid levels or gout, as it contains a high percentage of purines, which can exacerbate the condition.
Dr. Ekaterina Kurbatova points out that offal contains various minerals, including zinc and magnesium, which help regulate metabolism and maintain healthy bones and cardiovascular system. In addition, it contains lecithin, which has a positive effect on brain function. Regular consumption also aids in faster recovery from physical and mental stress.
