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Ginger Pork Meatballs
The Mitochondria:
Back squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps
Savory pork meatballs infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions—pan-seared in extra butter and sesame oil.
The Powerhouse of Your Cells and Its Role in Metabolic Flexibility
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Ingredients
1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 Tbsp butter (for cooking and finishing)
2 Tbsp heavy cream
Macronutrients
Protein: 69g
Fat: 156 g
Carbs: 6g
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine ground pork (1 lb), egg (1), green onion (1), grated ginger (1 Tbsp), minced garlic (2 cloves), sesame oil (2 tsp), heavy cream (2 Tbsp), salt (½ tsp), and black pepper (¼ tsp). Mix gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
Form into 16 small meatballs (about 1–1½ Tbsp each).
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter (2 Tbsp). Add meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned all over and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F). Remove cooked meatballs and set aside.
Reduce heat to low, add remaining butter (1 Tbsp) to the skillet, and swirl until melted. Return meatballs to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the buttery sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped green onion or sesame seeds if desired.
This clip from the MetFix Foundations Seminar explains how mitochondria—your cells’ tiny power plants—are central to energy production, metabolic flexibility, and long-term health. Pete Shaw covers how these organelles convert carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into ATP, the body’s primary energy currency, and how healthy mitochondria enable you to switch efficiently between fuel sources. When mitochondrial function is compromised, the body relies more on carbohydrate-dependent anaerobic pathways, which can contribute to chronic disease.
The talk also explores the major energy systems—glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, beta-oxidation, ketogenesis, and the phosphocreatine pathway—using a fire analogy to show how different fuels burn at different speeds. The takeaway: supporting mitochondrial health through nutrient-dense foods, balanced macronutrients, and smart dietary choices is key to preventing disease, maintaining energy efficiency, and sustaining health.
Learn more about the course here.
COMMENTS
sub:
bulgarian splt squats - 8/leg
5-10-15-20-25#s farmers hold
*no add practice, did couplet instead
225 - 225 - 225 (x2)
235 - 235 - 245 - 255