I just pulled off one of the most mouthwatering, antioxidant-packed, collagen-rich steak preps I’ve made all year.

And it all started with a ribeye cut from Manzo’s 100% pure Piedmontese beef—arguably the most nutrient-dense, lean-but-marble-rich steak on the planet.

And I didn’t stop at *just* the steak. I added fresh-picked acerola cherries grown right in my own Idaho backyard, which are a potent powerhouse of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Here’s the breakdown of the recipe, so you can recreate this sweet, savory, mitochondria-fueling masterpiece yourself:

🍒 My Acerola Cherry Butter-Glazed Piedmontese Ribeye

• Step 1: Bring your Manzo steak to room temp. Cross-hatch the surface with a sharp knife (score the surface of the meat with shallow diagonal cuts in a crisscross pattern, which helps to tenderize it and creates more surface area for browning). Then season it generously with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and a blend of paprika, onion, and garlic powder.
• Step 2: Drop it in a blazing hot cast-iron skillet with a slab of grass-fed butter. Sear for 2 minutes on each side until you’ve got that perfect caramelized crust.
• Step 3: Nestle the steaks into a baking dish atop a bed of fresh acerola cherries and wild oregano. Slide into a 300°F oven for ~11–15 min. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer, because this beef cooks fast. Pull it out at 95°F for a juicy medium-rare steak.
• Step 4: Remove from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board (with a lip, trust me). Pour the melted cherry-oregano butter right on top, and let it rest for 7 minutes before slicing.

The result is a muscle-building, flavor-packed, collagen-preserving steak that delivers vitamin C, polyphenols—natural antioxidants found in fruits like acerola cherries that help reduce inflammation and support overall health—and rich, satisfying flavor in every bite.

If you haven’t tried Manzo’s Piedmontese beef yet, you’re missing out on one of the cleanest, most performance-boosting proteins out there.

Here's why Manzo’s Piedmontese beef is my top pick for this recipe (and others):

• It's lean yet tender: Thanks to double-muscle genetics, you get less fat but more tenderness than standard beef.
• It's high in protein, low in calories: Ideal for muscle building without excess fat—it's also lower in cholesterol and saturated fat than conventional beef, making it heart-smart and metabolism-friendly.
• It's naturally raised: No antibiotics or added hormones ever.
• It's rich in collagen and amino acids: Supports joint health, connective tissue, and recovery.

Don’t miss my latest podcast episode with Justin Owens (you can check it out here), the rancher behind this delicious brand of beef. Justin’s company, Manzo, is the first in North America to exclusively raise and produce Fassone beef—sourced from the rare Italian Fassona cattle, also called Piedmontese here in the U.S. All Manzo beef comes *directly* from Justin’s own ranch, Owens Farms, in Spokane, Washington, where every step—from breeding and birth to finishing—is done in-house, ensuring full control over quality and care.

You can try Manzo Piedmontese yourself and save 35% on individual cuts with code BEN here, or use code BENBOX for half or whole cow reservation orders, along with a complimentary customized wood box on reservation orders.

Additionally, if you’re a steak lover or curious carnivore, you don’t want to miss my recent deep-dive with Dr. Phil Bass (you can click here to listen to the show)—meat scientist and Italian butchery expert—where I unbox an entire Piedmontese cow, cut by cut. You’ll get to discover why this rare breed delivers leaner, more tender beef and how traditional seam butchery techniques can transform everything from tomahawks to marrow into a nutrient-dense, mouthwatering experience.

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📢 This Week in Health & Performance: What the Latest Research Says 🚀

👂 Nutrition and Hearing Loss Prevention: A massive meta-analysis of nearly 700,000 participants found that dietary intake of vitamin B2, beta carotene, protein, fiber, carotenoids, fish, and even non-fatty acids is linked to reduced odds of hearing loss (study here).

⚽ Open Skill Sports May Make Kids Smarter: If you want to support your child’s brain development, think beyond just physical activity. Sports that involve dynamic decision-making, like basketball, soccer, or tennis (which are considered “open skills”), seem to be more cognitively beneficial than repetitive ones like running or swimming (read the study).

🥦 Low FODMAP Diets Support IBS and Calorie Control: Research continues to affirm the benefits of a low FODMAP diet for IBS relief. And bonus: it can also help with calorie regulation, making it a dual-purpose tool for gut health and weight management (full study here). By the way, the low FODMAP diet is one of 13 fully mapped-out protocols in the nutrition section of Boundless.

🏃‍♂️ Skip the Post-Workout Antioxidants: Your body has its own built-in antioxidant system—and exercise activates it. Taking antioxidants after workouts could actually blunt those benefits, so let your biology do the work and hold off on antioxidants for another time (study here).

📌 Key Takeaway: Smart sports sharpen young brains, natural antioxidants > pills, and strategic dietary shifts can protect hearing, soothe your gut, and support weight control.

🔗 Want to dive deeper? Click the links above to explore the research, and click here to follow me on X for all the latest health and performance news hot off the press! 🚀

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Over the last year, I've been working tirelessly on something that I'm thrilled to finally share: the brand-new, updated version of my best-seller, Boundless, which is finally available!

Like a cookbook for the human blueprint, the revised and updated edition of Boundless gives you a zero-guesswork guide to becoming a complete expert in what makes your brain tick, your body work, your spirit happy, and your life fulfilled.

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• Strategies to optimize mitochondrial density and biogenesis for peak energy and metabolic health.
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If you're ready to go beyond the quick fixes and reclaim control over your vitality, this is your chance. Packed with insights on everything from breathwork to cold therapy and the latest anti-aging techniques, Boundless will help you build a balanced, sustainable approach to lifelong health. I can't wait for you to experience everything this guide has to offer!

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Podcasts I Recorded This Week:

The *WIZARD* Of Essential Oils Strikes Again: Everything You Need To Know About Unique & Never-Before-Seen Essential Oil Blends, With Dr. Nick Berry

Ketone-IQ, Organifi Green Juice, Quantum Upgrade (code BEN15), ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic (code BEN15), and BON CHARGE (code GREENFIELD).