What’s so special about this morning’s breakfast? It’s just a burger with two eggs—but that burger is a combination of two-thirds ground beef and one-third ground liver. It’s a tip I picked up from Dr. James DiNicolantonio to help mask the taste of liver.
Liver, beef, and eggs are three superfoods that Dr. DiNicolantonio highlights in his book The Mineral Fix. He states that liver is “arguably the most nutrient-dense food on the planet,” and eggs are similar to liver in that they contain “all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.” Add beef to the mix, and you’ve got a winning combination.
I finished off the meal with a double espresso and a handful of macadamia nuts. Talk about energy—I can’t wait for this morning’s workout!
By the way, the “meat and nuts breakfast” is a concept I picked up from the late Charles Poliquin. You can read all about it in my book Lean & Mean.

Lean and Mean: Fat-Loss and Muscle-Building Strategies for Men and Women
Lean and Mean gives men and women a practical system for fat loss, muscle building, nutrition, and efficient training. Using real-world coaching experience, John Paul Catanzaro explains how to match training and nutrition strategies to your goals so you can build a leaner, stronger body without relying on fads.


