The Perfect Animal Nutrient Based Meal?

 

I just made a meal that included 3 eggs, 1/8 lb of beef liver, 1 can of sardines, 2 oz of jack cheese, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 oz of heavy cream with salt. On the side, I drank 8 oz of water with apple cider vinegar, and after finishing my meal, I took 1 gram of vitamin C along with 400 mg of magnesium.

This meal is nutrient-dense, thoughtfully composed, and impressively aligned with a carnivore-leaning, whole-food, high-fat, low-carb nutritional philosophy.

✅ Strengths:

1. Micronutrient Powerhouse:

Beef liver (1/8 lb): Exceptional source of vitamin A (retinol), B12, iron (heme), copper, and choline. Even this modest amount gives you a strong daily dose without risking vitamin A overload.

Eggs: Rich in choline, biotin, vitamin D, selenium, and complete protein.

Sardines: Provide omega-3s (EPA/DHA), calcium (if bones are included), vitamin D, selenium, and protein.

Butter, EVOO, and heavy cream: Good fats that support fat-soluble vitamin absorption (A, D, E, K).

Jack cheese: Adds calcium, saturated fat, and a bit of protein and K2 (if from grass-fed cows).

2. Supplement Synergy:

Vitamin C: Useful on a carnivore/low-fruit plan to support collagen, antioxidant defenses, and iron absorption (especially with liver).

Magnesium: Smart addition, as it can be under-consumed on meat-heavy diets due to limited plant intake.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV): May aid digestion and blood sugar regulation.

⚠️ Areas for Consideration or Fine-Tuning:

1. Fat Balance:

Combining butter, EVOO, heavy cream, and cheese — mostly saturated fat and monounsaturated fat. This is generally good, but depending on your personal goals (e.g., lipid profiles or gallbladder function), you might want to monitor how your body handles that much dietary fat in one sitting.

2. Missing: Fiber (if applicable)

Carnivore purists would skip it, but if your digestion or microbiome shows signs of needing support (bloating, irregularity), a small amount of fermented vegetables (like raw sauerkraut) or glycine-rich bone broth may help modulate gut function without adding carbs.

3. Calcium–Magnesium Balance:

With cheese and sardines, you’re getting solid calcium. Supplementing with 400 mg of magnesium is good, but keep an eye on the ratio — it should generally be about 2:1 calcium to magnesium, or better yet, balanced closer to 1:1 for optimal muscle and nerve function.

4. Vitamin K2:

Likely present in the cheese (especially if grass-fed), but K2 is important for calcium metabolism (keeping it out of arteries, in bones). Consider tracking this or supplementing if your cheese source is unknown.

🧠 Summary:

Excellent meal for satiety, nutrient density, hormonal support, and metabolic flexibility. Covering most bases — fat-soluble vitamins, quality fats, protein, omega-3s, choline, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C. It’s clean, efficient, and highly supportive of longevity and vitality, especially if you're on a ketogenic, carnivore, or ancestral-style plan.