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3 Pillar 3: Bioavailable Micronutrients

Mild Liver Pâté

The most nutrient-dense food on earth, made mild and palatable. Freeze in ice cube portions for easy serving.

20 minutes + freezing
8+ months
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Safety Notes

  • NEVER on same day as cod liver oil (vitamin A stacking)
  • Cap at 1-2 tsp, 2-3× per week
  • Start AFTER 2 weeks of fermented foods

Why This Works

Heme iron absorption 15-35% vs fortified cereal 2-5%. Provides vitamin A, B12, folate, copper in bioavailable forms for tissue construction.

Ingredients

  • ½ lb chicken livers (free-range)
  • 3 tbsp grass-fed butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • ¼ cup bone broth
  • Pinch of thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse livers, trim any connective tissue

  2. 2

    Melt 1 tbsp butter, sauté shallot until soft

  3. 3

    Add livers, cook 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through

  4. 4

    Transfer to blender with remaining butter and broth

  5. 5

    Blend until completely smooth

  6. 6

    Pour into ice cube tray, freeze

  7. 7

    Pop out cubes, store in freezer bag

  8. 8

    Serve ½-1 tsp, 2-3× per week