In the mid-1990’s, a group of farm families from Northeast Missouri and Western Illinois decided to go against the grain. No, literally they went against the grain. While most cattle farms had long since turned to corn and grains to fatten up their herds, these...
September 1, 2020
Labor Day 2022 is Monday, September 5th. Please have your orders in by 10AM central, Wednesday August 31st to ensure your food is delivered in time for the holiday weekend. Our online store is open 24/7, 365 days a year, but our office will be closed September 5th to...
May 30, 2018
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By Kelley Herring It’s hard to read anything these days without encountering propaganda about the benefits of a plant-based diet for planetary and personal health. In fact, just this week, Bill Gates is dominating the headlines for his recommendation that wealthy...
February 18, 2021
Your immune system is a network of specialized cells, proteins, tissues and organs that work together to protect you against infectious organisms and foreign substances. Some of your immune cells are designed to recognize external threats. These cells don’t destroy...
November 2, 2017
This post is found in the following categories: Expert Advice, Health & Fitness, US Wellness Meats
Stress— in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors, and discrimination— accelerates the aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and illness from infections such as COVID-19,...
July 5, 2022
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Older adults who took vitamin D and omega-3 supplements had a significantly reduced risk of autoimmune diseases, adding further support for optimizing your levels of these two powerful nutrients. By Dr. Mercola A study published in BMJ found that supplementing with...
June 29, 2022
Diets lacking in vitamin B-12 can be hazardous to your health – and your immunity.It’s no surprise that one study showed a stunning 92 percent of strict vegetarians – those who shunned all meat and dairy – were deficient in vitamin B-12.1As a regular reader, you know...
March 18, 2021
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By Dr Mercola Almost everyone’s dealt with flu at some point, and it’s wise to know what foods will help and what foods are actually hindrances. To understand what to eat, consider both the symptoms and the source of your troubles in order to find a solution: Your...
November 5, 2020
By: Eileen Laird The Prevalence of Autoimmune Disease According to the NIH, autoimmune disease affects 23 million Americans, and the AARDA puts that number closer to 50 million. The standard course of treatment is a lifetime of medication which can cost...
November 15, 2017
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If you’re living with an autoimmune condition, you may be surprised that one of the most powerful healing tools might be your diet. In fact, the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet is designed specifically for people living with immune dysfunction and chronic pain. The AIP...
October 18, 2017 This post is found in the following categories: Expert Advice, Health & Fitness, US Wellness Meats
In my last article, you discovered how lectins – tiny compounds found in a variety of “healthy” plant foods – can harm your health. To recap, lectins have been found to: Promote leaky gut Negatively modify the microbiome Increase inflammation Contribute to...
May 4, 2017
For years we’ve been told that a plant-based diet is the cure-all-prevent-all for chronic disease. The truth is, there are many compounds in “plant foods” that can seriously harm your health. In fact, they can actually cause disease in some people. Among these are...
April 21, 2017
This post is found in the following categories: Health & Fitness, US Wellness Meats