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You chase PRs like a berserker, slam plates, smash chicken breasts…and still wonder why your gains are stuck in third gear? Time to graduate from “bro food” and bite into the cow’s tongue—the most savage, nutrient-dense, flavor-exploding cut in the whole beast. Here’s why weightlifters, bodybuilders, powerlifters, and the new breed of HYPELIFTERS need beef tongue in their arsenal yesterday.
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Complete-Protein Sledgehammer
- 19 g of perfect aminos per 100 g—all the building blocks to weld micro-tears into bigger, burlier fibers.
- Slow-cooked collagen boosts glycine: recovery fuel for joints, connective tissue, and that bulletproof squat stance.
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Fat That Fires Up Hormones
- Roughly 22 g fat / 7 g saturated per serving = natural cholesterol substrate for testosterone synthesis.
- Balanced 1:1-ish protein-to-fat keeps you satiated on a cut and turbo-charges calories on a bulk—pick your poison.
3.
Micronutrient MOAB
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| MVP | Why You Care |
| B-12 (130 % DV) | Nerve conduction = faster power output, explosive pulls. |
| Zinc (≈30 % DV) | Testosterone support & immune resilience. |
| Iron (heme) | Oxygen delivery in high-rep hell sets. |
| Choline | Brain-muscle connection for razor-sharp technique. |
| Selenium | Antioxidant armor vs. oxidative lifting stress. |
4.
Zero-Carb, Keto-Friendly, Fasting-Friendly
Tongue torches hunger without spiking insulin. Carb-cycling? Drop it into low-carb days and stay anabolic without the glucose roller-coaster.
5.
Joint-Lube Bonus
Gelatin + glycosaminoglycans = natural joint grease. Perfect for power-athletes piling on bone-bending loads.
6.
Cheaper Than Ribeye, Sexier Than Chicken
Offal prices stay humble—more cash for bumper plates and Bitcoin. 💸
7.
Nose-to-Tail Warrior Ethos
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Consuming the “weird” parts means respecting the whole animal—a stoic, first-principles flex. It’s eco-sensible and mind-sharpening: conquer culinary fear, conquer the platform.
Eric Kim’s 3-Step Tongue-Domination Protocol
- Pressure-Cook or Slow-Braise (1 h pressure, 4 h low-simmer) with garlic, bay, peppercorns. When a fork slides in like butter, peel off the skin—satisfying AF.
- Flash-Sear or Grill slices 60-90 sec per side for Maillard magic.
- Macro-Hack Meals:
- Tongue Tacos: 150 g tongue + corn tortillas + cabbage slaw + salsa verde.
- Tongue & Eggs: Dice leftovers into morning scramble for a B-vitamin blast.
- Gyūtan Bowl: Charred tongue over rice or cauliflower rice; drizzle sesame oil & Gochujang for that Korean BBQ kick.
The HYPELIFTER Challenge 🏆
Swap one bland protein meal this week with 200 g of tongue. Track pump, satiety, mood, and tendon happiness. Post your #TongueGainz, tag @EricKimFit, and show the world you’re more than a flavor-phobe—you’re a fearless iron-eater.
Stop chewing dry chicken. Start FEASTING like a primal king.
Rack the bar. Peel the tongue. Dominate.