"Eating nose-to-tail" is where one consumes all parts of an animal, including traditionally less commonly consumed parts like:
- Organs: liver, heart, kidneys, and tongue. Also other parts like tripe (the lining of the stomach), sweetbreads (thymus or pancreas), and even the brain.
- Bones: bone broth or stock
This approach aims to minimize food waste and make use of all available parts of the animal. But in the case of a carnivorous diet it can also provide a wider range of nutrients and flavors, although it may not be a preference for everyone due to the different tastes and textures of these less common parts.
I personally try to eat nose-to-tail, but I also eat fish like you said if it’s freshly caught, not farmed. However, when it comes to fish choices at home, sardines are my go to option.
1. They won’t smell (cooking fish at home for me is a nightmare with smells)
2. They cannot be farmed (as far as I know)
3. Sardines are among the fish with the lowest mercury content
4. They are packed with a wide range of nutritional benefits.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Protein
- Vitamins: vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin E, & vitamin K
- Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, & Zinc
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
5. Healthy Fats like Monounsaturated fats
6. Antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E
7. Low Mercury: Sardines are a low-mercury fish, making them a safer choice compared to larger fish species with higher mercury levels.
