The old USDA "food pyramid," which was our government's official recommendation about how we should eat, is still useful, but only if you turn it upside down.  USDA once put the grains at the base of the pyramid, implying that should be the basis for every meal. Instead, Dr. Al Sears says the main course of every meal, and therefore the base of the pyramid, should be high-quality protein. This should include red meat, fish, poultry and eggs.

Meats are the base.

Eating more protein than your body needs sends it the ancient message "the hunting is good" and it's okay to burn more carbohydrates for energy rather than storing them, Sears says. Recent research has shown a high-protein diet increases the blood level of a substance called PAI-1, which then directly inhibits the production of body fat.

Great tasting filets!

Dear U.S. Wellness Meats,

I just have to tell you how PLEASED my parents were with the tenderloin filet mignon!  My father called me last night, and he said that of all the steaks he has had in various restaurants, this was without a doubt the very best! 

 He had heard of grass-fed beef, and he was absolutely astounded at the flavor!  I had been worried that without the fat for flavor, it might not be that tasty . . . boy, was I wrong! 

Thank you so much.  I am spreading the word about U.S. Wellness Meats!

Best regards,

Barb Y.

New York, NY

• 1 cup soy or teriyaki sauce
• juice of one lemon
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp of hot pepper flakes
• 2 T. of honey or brown sugar

• 1.5 Lbs. NY strip kabobs
• I package of large mushroom tops
• 1 sweet red bell pepper cut in large chunks
• 1 green bell pepper cut in large chunks
• 2 vidalia onions, cut in large chunks
• 1 zucchini in large chunks
• 1 yellow squash in large chunks

• Stir gently to mix in all ingredients
• Marinade in refrigerator for 4-8 hours, stirring occasionally
• heat up grill to med-hi
• alternate vegetables on skewers
• put meat on separate skewers, as it may take longer to cook than veggies
• cook 1--15 minutes, turning occassionally
  
• serve with rice
  

Do not forget to take advantage of the 40 pound $25 discount by ordering 40 pound combinations of beef, lamb, pork, butter, goat, shrimp and raw cheese.

This is our way of saying thank you for purchasing in volume. This can be any combination of products totaling 40 pounds and does not have to be specific to any category. Each 40 pound interval will yield the discount. For example, 80 pounds of product will yield a $50 discount and a 120 pound purchase will yield a $75 discount.

Our new format enacted in April 2005 requires a $75 minimum purchase and a 7 pound minimum combined purchase of beef, lamb, pork, nutraceuticals, gourmet rabbit, soap, organic shrimp, grass-fed goat, grass-fed bison, raw cheese, single piece poultry, and butter.

The issue is the bulk chicken and ten pound cheese bundles originate from separate cold storage centers where those products are produced. It is not efficient to ship one package of beef as a stand alone item when the balance of the order originates 400 miles away.

The shopping cart will keep track and remind you if you are under the 7 pound limit for a combination of beef, lamb, pork, raw cheese, butter, goat, shrimp, soap and single honey bottle purchases. Red font will appear under the shopping cart if you are under the minimum price or pound requirements.