What foods can serve as complete substitutes for meat? — Nutritionist

“The heart is a muscular organ that has practically no contraindications, making it quite acceptable for consumption. The only caveat is that if we care about our blood vessels and figure, we need to remove all visible fat from the heart before cooking it,” the doctor advised.

The specialist recommended being cautious with brains due to their high cholesterol content.

“The liver contains more iron than even beef. It is recommended for people with iron-deficiency anemia to include it in their diet — the less cooked the piece is, the better. Kidneys are the most neutral offal. They do not provide any super health benefits for the body, but they also do not harm,” Belousova clarified.

The nutritionist added that all types of offal are contraindicated for individuals with elevated uric acid levels, as this significantly increases the risk of developing gout.