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
By Kelley Herring It’s not news that Americans enjoy dining out. In fact, the calories we consume from meals away from home have more than doubled since 1978! And while we certainly enjoy the convenience of eating away from home, new research shows that it comes at a...
April 1, 2021
By Kelley Herring We all know that certain foods can impact how we feel… We reach for coffee to help wake up in the morning and give us an afternoon “pick me up”. We crave chocolate because it contains compounds that make us feel blissful. And we yearn for a bowl of...
March 18, 2021
By Kelley Herring If you ever experience digestive discomfort or suffer from a digestive illness, you are certainly not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 62 million Americans are diagnosed with a digestive disorder each year. And surveys...
March 4, 2021
This post is found in the following categories: Expert Advice, Health & Fitness, Paleo, US Wellness Meats
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
By Kelley Herring I recently received news from two friends, who became sick and tested positive for COVID, after spending a weekend together in the same house. One friend wrote me a text that said, “I feel miserable. My whole body is sore. I can hardly get out of...
February 4, 2021
This post is found in the following categories: Expert Advice, Gluten-Free, Health & Fitness, Paleo
By Kelley Herring For decades, the “Diet Dictocrats” have warned us that diets rich in animal foods increase the risk for heart disease. They’ve warned us to shun butter and cheese, and bid adieu to beef and bacon… encouraging us to opt instead for plant-based diets...
January 20, 2021
By Kelley Herring When it comes to preventing chronic disease, the type and amount of fat you eat is one of the most important factors in your diet. That’s because they are precursors for a variety of hormones and hormone-like substances. They are required to absorb...
January 6, 2021
By Kelley Herring We are an aging population. In fact, there are more than 56 million Americans over the age of 65 and this number is expected to climb to 83 million by 2050.1 Unfortunately, our seniors also require the most healthcare expenditure – with spending per...
December 23, 2020
By Kelley Herring For many years, the scientific research has clearly demonstrated a connection between chronically high-blood sugar and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the role of metabolic dysfunction is so well established that some doctors refer...
December 9, 2020
This post is found in the following categories: Expert Advice, Health & Fitness, Paleo, Toxins
By Kelley Herring The National Chicken Council recently issued their Annual Chicken Wing Report, including an estimate that Americans will consume 1.8 BILLION chicken wings next year. Oh, wait… that’s not the figure for the entire year. That’s the number of chicken...
November 25, 2020
