Forgotten Meats Tipped as Future ‘Superfood’ Comeback

Forgotten meats tipped as future ‘superfood’ comeback

SO-CALLED “forgotten meats” such as liver, heart and kidneys could soon find their way back onto dinner plates, with scientists suggesting they may offer a cheap, sustainable and highly nutritious alternative to modern ultra-processed foods. Offal was once a staple of everyday diets across the UK, particularly in working-class households, but has steadily fallen out of favour in recent decades despite being rich in iron, protein and essential vi…

These forgotten meats tipped as the next superfood, say scientists

Forgotten meats such as liver, heart and kidneys could make a comeback as a new superfood, according to scientists. Offal was once a regular part of people’s diets in the UK but have fallen out of favour in recent decades, despite being relatively cheap and a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Researchers from the IBERS research institute at Aberystwyth University have been working with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) to explore t…