What is ancestral eating?

Our primal ancestors only ate whole animals: from nose to tail, from head to butt and from hoof to snout! In this way, each organ in their body was supplied with specific nutrients it needed to function properly and thrive. So you really are what you eat!

The Ancestral way!

Today, most animal products we eat are no longer recognizable from their true natural form, with the majority of people who still eat meat limiting themselves to mediocre meat from the supermarket. In the past, our ancestors did not have the luxury of throwing away just part of an animal. They ate much more than just muscle meat, including organs and bones.

By eating the whole animal, our ancestors received all the essential nutrients the entire body needed. Eating a healthy liver from an animal to support your own liver is one of the fundamental values ​​that were adhered to. This applied to all organs, eyes for eyes, heart for heart, liver for liver, etc. The basics are to eat organs in their most bioavailable form to improve the health of specific organs.

Nose to tail, head to butt, hoof to snout

The Nose to Tail philosophy is about eating every part of the animal to optimize nutrition and thrive as a human!

This way of thinking & eating is not only the best for the animals but also for us. Eating organs, bone marrow and skin gives us nutrients that are compatible with our own organs. By eating them, we provide our body with a ready supply of highly absorbable and efficient nutrients.

Like for Like

Whether you want to support specific organs or aim to optimize your nutrition to support your overall health, the “like-for-like” principle is a good start to getting the most out of the whole animal. Discover how tailored eating can help support specific organs.

Heart – Eating heart gives the body a high dose of coenzyme Q10 which has been shown to support heart health. By eating beef heart you can give your own heart a boost.

Liver - one of the most nutritious food sources! It is a good source of vitamin A (active form), vitamin D, E, K and also the B vitamins, iron and protein. One of the best ways to support liver health is to include liver in your diet.

Brain – As much as 60% of our brain is made up of fat – most of it is the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Animal brains also have a high fat content and are high in omega-3.

Kidney – Kidneys have been a source of food for humans for centuries. Like liver, kidneys are full of antioxidants and also contain a lot of selenium. Selenium is an important source for kidney health

Skin, nails and hair are all composed of two important proteins; collagen and keratin. By consuming major food sources of these you can give your body a ready supply of nutrients. Thanks to the building materials, your skin, hair and nails continue to grow. Collagen and keratin are found in the skin, connective tissue and bones of animals. By eating bone broth or taking a high-quality collagen supplement you can take optimal care of your skin, hair and nails.

Joints & bones - joints and bones contain a lot of collagen and that is why it is very important to get enough collagen from our diet. Bones are constantly extracting nutrients from the food we eat!

Stomach & Intestines - Digestive organs are high in selenium, proline and glycine, all of which work together to build the digestive tract. Taking collagen and bone broth, both rich in glycine and proline, can help the intestines function optimally.