Cow Tongue (Per Portion)

Cow tongue may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of what to eat, but don’t be so quick to dismiss it. Cow tongue is a fatty (that means yummy), a nutrient-dense organ that has many health benefits.

The tongue is full of nutrients, which include folate (neural tube development), selenium (thyroid health and oxidative stress), iron (red blood cell health), potassium, niacin, and zinc. Cow tongue is also a great source of vitamin B12, the B vitamin that is only found in animal foods. So the vegetarians out there might want to consider maybe a little supplemental cow tongue in order to keep their brains healthy.