Dear John,
The dog days of summer are quickly coming to an end. We received over 6 inches of rain in Northeast Missouri this week, which has brought cooler weather and abundant pastures, witnessed in our grazing photos to the right and below.
Did you know that this Wednesday is National Dog Day? Just as many of our customers have evaluated their daily diets and reconsidered their nutritional sources, the same examination for their pet's diet is quite common. Often pets are regarded as members of a family. While we may have the luxury to decide between grass-fed, sustainably raised and organically grown, our pets rely on us as their sole provider for health and wellness. What an incredible responsibility and honor! How humanely are we treating our own pets?
 Buck, the US Wellness family dog, gets 1/2 pound of raw grass-fed pet burger a day, and can't get enough! Our pet burger is 65% lean and this collie/golden retriever cross can't get enough! He is as stout as he can be and in perfect health, thanks to his daily dose of grass-fed beef.
Did you know you may be missing key nutrients that contribute to a good night's sleep? If you have ever had trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep, check out Catherine's Comment below. You will find out some key ingredients to help you slip off into dreamland and wake rested and refreshed.
Featured in our recipe section below, is our recipe contest runner-up Mary B.'s recipe for White Sangria-Poached Salmon with Summer Fruit Salad. This easy summer recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon!
US Wellness Meats is fortunate enough to be able to carry an exciting new cookbook: Tender Grassfed Meat, by devoted customer and experienced cook Stanley Fishman. This book describes the difference in grassfed meats, and through countless hours of research, Mr. Fishman shows how to prepare them so you have tender and delicious meals every time.
Congratulations to Erika S., the winner of our Facebook Fan $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway! Be sure to stay involved on Twitter and Facebook for your chance to win!
Happy Dog Days of Summer,
John, Lee Ann, Megan, Tressa and Jennifer on behalf of the farm families of U.S. Wellness Meats.
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CELIAC DISEASE CASES QUADRUPLE IN U.S.
Gluten intolerance becoming substantial  public health concern
In the United States, celiac disease is four times more common now than it was in the 1950s, according to a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disorder caused by the gluten in wheat.
The Mayo Clinic study also found that people who didn't know they had celiac disease were nearly four times more likely than people without celiac disease to have died during the 45 years of follow-up.
"Some studies have suggested that for every person who has been diagnosed with celiac disease, there are likely 30 more who have it but are not diagnosed," senior author Dr. Joseph Murray noted in a statement from the Mayo Clinic.
"And given the nearly quadrupled mortality risk for silent celiac disease we have shown in our study, getting more patients and health professionals to consider the possibility of celiac disease is important," Murray added.
Celiac disease, results in symptoms such as digestive disorders, frequent diarrhea and extreme weight loss, is emerging as a substantial public health concern in the United States.
In an interview with Reuters Health, Dr. Alberto Rubio-Tapia, who was involved in the research, said, "The reasons for the increasing prevalence of celiac disease over time will need further study. The most likely explanation may be environmental."
One possible explanation is the hygiene hypothesis - the theory that the increasingly germ-free surroundings of modern life are actually contributing to an increase in allergies and asthma and abnormal immune system reactions.
Highly refined white flour in many processed foods may also contribute to this disorder as well. Additionally, because celiac disease is triggered by
gluten, changes in gluten such as patterns of consumption, processing
or preparation of gluten-containing foods might be involved.
Also, there is evidence that certain infections may increase the risk of celiac disease in genetically predisposed individuals.
Ultimately, Rubio-Tapia concluded, "the increasing prevalence of celiac disease over time may be the result of several of (these) factors acting together to cause damage of the intestine in genetically susceptible persons."
Researchers found that young people today are 4.5 times apt to have celiac disease than young people were in the 1950s, while those whose birth years matched the Warren AFB participants were four times more likely to have the disease.
Similar increases in cases of celiac disease have been reported in Europe.
Source: Reuters, 2009.
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Catherine's Comment
by Catherine Ebeling, RN BSN
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MISSING NUTRIENTS KEY TO A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Recently I struggled with a bout of insomnia for several nights. As I tossed and turned and watched the clock tick by the hours for the third night in a row, I had plenty of time to think about sleep problems and what causes them. Being a wellness writer, I decided to find out what kinds of diet and lifestyle factors contribute to a good sound night's sleep, and what was causing my insomnia.
There are several factors. First of all, there are the obvious ones, which sometimes get overlooked. And then there are the not-so-obvious ones. Let's look at some of these...
While daily exercise helps sleep, exercising too close to bedtime (within two hours or so) will elevate the heartrate and metabolism and make it difficult to fall asleep. And if you are not getting adequate rest, your body does not make growth hormone which helps to build muscles, so you can be sabotaging your fitness by exercising too late at night.
Caffeine in coffee drinks, teas (even flavored ones), sports drinks, and GU or Shot Bloks can be sneaky culprits. Sometimes caffeine is inadvertently consumed too late at night, or sometimes our bodies just don't metabolize caffeine as quickly as we think it does.
Since caffeine has a 6-hour half life, 100mg in a cup of coffee is still significant 6 hours later, when there is 50 mg remaining in your body. And that means, six hours after that (twelve hours after consumption) you still have 25 mg of caffeine in your body. For the caffeine-sensitive person, even having coffee midmorning may be keeping you from feeling sleepy at 11pm.
So you see, caffeine can interfere with sleep, even if not consumed close to bedtime. Keep in mind too, the average cup of iced tea contains 70 mg or so of caffeine (almost as much as coffee) and most sodas contain about 50 mg of caffeine. Best to pay attention to caffeine intake and cut it off by noon and see if it makes a difference at night.
Dehydration-something that occurs more frequently in the summer than we probably realize, can also keep you awake. On a warm summer day, replacing the fluids that are lost in sweat is key. If you are outside exercising, remember to drink every 15 minutes and to drink about twice as much-or more-than you regularly do.
Going for that cold beer or sipping a margarita after strenuous activity outside sounds tempting, but unless you have replaced fluids lost from sweat, and then replaced the fluids lost from the alcohol, you have created a double whammy that will dehydrate your body quickly! And don't forget...
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Dr. Al Sears M.D.
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WHEN A "TUB OF LARD" IS A GOOD THING
By Al Sears, MD
Remember the days when everything was cooked with good, old-fashioned butter, beef tallow or lard?
My grandmother cooked with lard her whole life. Most people did... until the government told everybody that animal fat caused heart disease. Then manufacturers introduced substitutes such as shortening and margarine.
How do these stack up? More like plastic than food. Manufacturers heat assorted vegetable oils to extremely high temperatures to change their molecular structure. Then, they add nickel or aluminum and hydrogen atoms to make it a solid mass. Of course, then you need deodorants and dyes to mask the awful odor and ugly gray color. Plus some chemicals and preservatives to prevent this rancid oil from rotting.
The fake stuff has proven to be worse than the real thing! They're bad for you, and they're loaded with trans fatty acids, the true fat demons of our time. Trans fats are linked to heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, cancer and more. ,
You see, your body needs animal fat. It uses it for fuel and it helps your body absorb important nutrients. And it's good for your heart. In fact, your heart is covered with a layer of "animal fat" that it uses as an energy booster during times of stress.
Just look at our native cultures. They put animal fats at the center of their diet and show no trace of heart attacks or heart disease. The Inuits of Alaska eat a diet that is over 80% animal fat. And before they were exposed to the typical Western diet, they had no history of heart disease.
The Native American Indians also had a diet high in saturated fat. Fat was so important to their diets that they often selectively hunted for animals that had more fat. They had remarkably good health without any signs of heart disease.
Real lard is a saturated fat that is a naturally hydrogenated, solid fat. It's simply rendered pork fat. Beef tallow is a similar product and can be used the same way. Like what our ancestors used.
Here's how lard stacks up to other fats. It has more of the "good" monounsaturated fat than butter and flaxseed oil. And zero trans fats, unlike margarine and shortening.
Fat (1 tbs)
Sat Fat (gm) * MonoUnsat (gm) * Poly Unsat(gm) *TransFats(gm)
Lard 5.0 5.8 1.4
0.0
Butter 7.2 3.3 0.5 0.0
Margarine 1.6 4.2 2.4 3.0
Crisco 3.2 5.7 3.3 1.7
Olive Oil 1.8 10.0 1.2 0.0
Beef Tallow 6.4 5.4 0.5 0.0
Flaxseed Oil 1.3 2.5 10.2 0.0
Corn Oil 1.7 3.3 8.0 0.0
I tell my patients they should get about 50% of their fat intake from saturated fat. But it's important that you get it from the best sources. Look for meat and animal products that come from organic, grass-fed, and free-range animals. Wild game is also a great source.
If you want to try lard, or beef tallow you should get it from natural sources. But beware - the lard sold in most grocery stores is typically hydrogenated to give it a longer shelf life. It's not the real stuff. One rule of thumb: If it's not refrigerated, you don't want it.
The best kind of lard is leaf lard that comes from the fat around the kidneys of a hog. Fat from the belly and back will also work. But real lard is hard to get a hold of these days. Although I did read about a small farm in upstate NY called the Flying Pigs Farm that makes it. You can also check your local specialty food stores.
But the best way to get it is to make it yourself, which is what my grandmother did. You can get some good quality pork fat that comes from humanely raised pigs from your local butcher or independent pig farmers.
Here's an easy way to make it - cut beef suet into little chunks and cook very slowly over a low heat. Be careful not to burn it. Heat until the fat melts and only crispy bits are left. Strain it and then put it in a container. Keep it refrigerated and it will last a long time.
And don't forget to include other healthy fats like polyunsaturated (omega-3s) and monounsaturated fats in your diet. Get them from grass fed meats, wild salmon, olive oil, and nuts. Skip the processed foods-- margarine, and Crisco!
To Your Good Health!
Dr. Al Sears
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Sources:
Hwang, G, MD, Lee, D, MD, "Trans-fat: The latest and worst fat on the block," Continuing Medical Education, Vol 27, No 2, Feb, 2005:49-54
Oomen C. at al., Association between trans fatty acid intake and 10-year risk of coronary heart disease in Zutphen Elderly Study. Lancet 2001; 357: 746-751
Lawson, L D and F Kummerow. Lipids. 1979. 14:501-503; Garg, M L. Lipids. 1989. 24(4):334-9.
Schrambling R. Lard - After decades of trying, its moment is finally here. Slate.com. 6/2/09
Other Articles referenced: Wells, P. Lard: The New Health Food? Food &Wine. 12/05. http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/lard-the-new-health-food.........................................................................
Dr. Al Sears, M.D. is a board-certified clinical nutrition specialist. His practice, Dr. Sears' Health & Wellness Center in Royal Palm Beach, Fla., specializes in alternative medicine. He is the author of seven books in the fields of alternative medicine, anti-aging, and nutritional supplementation, including The Doctor's Heart Cure. To get his free special report on the proven anti-aging strategies for building a vibrant, disease-free life, go here now. You'll learn how to stop Father Time without giving up the foods you love.
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Shane Ellison M.S.
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HOW TO BREAK THE SUGAR ADDICTION
By Shane "The People's Chemist" Ellison
It's
been seven years since I've had a soda. But there was a time when I was
ravenous for Mountain Dew. It was cold, it was fizzy, and it tasted great.
Whether I was slaving away in the lab, poring over science
journals in the library, or even teaching organic chemistry, nothing
stopped me from drinking it. I was hooked. Little did I know, I had
developed a biochemical addiction to the sugar in Mountain Dew that
could have led me to an early grave.
Do you have an addiction to sugary sodas? If so, pay careful attention. I'll reveal what you need to do to save your health.
In a study comparing the addictive properties of sweeteners, sugar
proved more addictive than cocaine.
When consumed, sugar increases
serotonin levels within the brain. This increases the production of
endorphins. Like drugs, these brain chemicals trigger opioid receptors,
thereby eliciting the sensation of happiness. This artificial increase
in serotonin levels causes the body to down-regulate its natural
production and release of serotonin.
Addiction begins to creep in. Serotonin is responsible for controlling mood and appetite. Without
serotonin, a person gets depressed and craves more sugar. This forges
an emotional bond between happiness and sugar (or soda sweetened with
sugar). Sugar addicts become dependent on it to increase serotonin and
therefore make them feel happy. That explains why, no matter what I was
doing, I would drop it to get my Mountain Dew fix! By leveraging this
biochemical addiction, soda manufacturers are making a fortune.
The problem with sugar addiction is that it leads to obesity and
Type II diabetes. Not only was I an honorary member of The Fat Cow Hall
of Fame (I weighed 205 lbs with 30 percent body fat; off soda today,
I'm 170 lbs with 10 percent body fat), I was boosting my blood sugar to
dangerous levels. One soda per day increases your risk of diabetes by
85 percent, which can reduce your lifespan by 11 to 20 years.
The addiction can be totally overcome in about three weeks. To do
it, you need plenty of exercise and sunshine, along with L-tryptophan
from grass-fed beef and whey isolate. Natural sweeteners like stevia and agave
can help you ease off the soda (use them to make a natural soda from
sparkling water and lime), as can herbal teas (like Yerba Mate).
To Your Health,
TPC Staff
www.thepeopleschemist.com
970.375-2266
[Ed. Note: Shane Ellison's entire career has been dedicated to the
study of molecules - how they give life and how they take from it. He
was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical
Institute Research Grant for his research in biochemistry and
physiology. He is a best selling author, holds a master's degree in
organic chemistry, and has first-hand experience in drug design. Take advantage of his knowledge and insights to look and feel your best in 90 days.]
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Dr. Eric Serrano M.D., M.S., B.C.
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Dear Dr. Serrano,
Hello! I am a type ll diabetic and I am having problems regulating my blood sugar.
Everything seems to turn to sugar in my system and I am becoming unable to control my BG's even with Levemir insulin.
Do you have any advice about how to go about fixing this naturally?
Thanks for any help you can give me. My doctor is perplexed as well. He believes in using supplements/natural foods as well.
Thank you in advance.
R.F.
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Dear R.F.,
I don't know what your diet is like or what kind of levels you are getting, but sugars levels are not perplexing; unless, you have other secondary problems or conditions. If you do have diabetes type two, then these suggestions will help you control it:
1. check for food allergies
2. no cheeses,no dairy, and only dairy to allow is organic butter; no grains, including rice, wheat, corn oats etc
3. no soy
4. no fruit juices of any kind, at all
5. only fruits allow avocados, papayas, grapefruit, tomatoes, prunes, and berries but with a protein combination
6. all nuts and vegetables are ok except peanuts
7. organic red meat, fish, fowl, seafood are ok
8. beans are ok, but must check for increase in sugars
9. sweet potatoes twice a week
10. water is the only choice for drinking
11. once your sugars are under control--and it is going to take you fourteen days-- then we start adding other foods, including cheese, etc.
Start checking your sugars an hour after eating and let us know.
I can discuss supplements after you make changes to your diet.
Dr. Eric Serrano, M.D.
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This
is a friendly reminder to email health and wellness questions to the
email address below for Dr. Eric Serrano M.D. question and answer
series. Please place Dr. Serrano's name in the subject line for quicker processing.
Answers will appear in future issues of the Newsletter and News Alert. Your full name will not be displayed. Dr. Serrano has been so kind to offer his expertise to literally any question related to health and wellness involving grass-fed meats.
Dr. Serrano has a wealth of knowledge from both his farm background, 15 years of clinical experience and an award-winning professor at Ohio State Medical School. Dr. Serrano has an outstanding family practice on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio and works with a select group of professional athletes.
Dr. Eric Serrano M.D.
With advanced degrees in nutrition, kinesiology and wellness
475 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147-1157
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Athlete Corner - Scott Mendelson Q&A
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Need A Training Lift?
By: Scott Mendelson
Scott I met one of your clients (Michael L) in my gym last week and have watched him make an amazing transformation over the last few months since we usually train around the same time and you come highly recommended. I have about a month to shed as much fat as possible and am also looking for some new angles on weight training. Roger - Miami FL
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Roger:
I know exactly you are talking about as luckily I only have one client named Michael with a last initial of L in Miami right now. I am sure he will not mind me sharing that at age 42 over the last 12 weeks he last lost 18 lbs of body fat while increasing lean muscle mass by 8 lbs! My customized consultation clients progress rapidly and one of the keys is introducing new stimuli via weight training. This is important to prevent boredom, but also to wake up progression factors.
Cutting Edge Weight training Techniques
Manual Assistance training is a cutting edge concept designed to improve body composition. The trainee performs unilateral (single limb) exercises and uses the non working arm to assist the working limb during points of fatigue. You can see some video demonstrations at this link. http://www.infinityfitness.com/articles/video.htm
Going past typical failure points stimulates muscle growth while supporting a beneficial hormonal transition accelerating fat loss. Michael also uses a wide variety of interval routines such as the 10 minute workout discussed in previous columns. Of course the nutrition plan is a vital element to the success equation.
Rapid Fat Loss Nutrition Plan
Several years ago Dr. Serrano designed the Extreme Crash Diet and recently it was updated based on his most current research. I have put this plan into practice with many clients over the past few months with great success. It is common for people to lose 10-15 lbs of body fat in a 30 day period with consistent execution of several key factors. The program is great for busy people as little food prep time is needed. Email me and I will gladly send you a copy of the ECD plan.
Email Scott@infinityfitness.com for your complementary copy of the Extreme Crash Diet Fat Loss Plan.
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Hi, I am Scott Mendelson, and I am here to help deliver solutions to all of your exercise challenges in 2009 and beyond!
An Internet Training and nutrition consulting pioneer, Scott has been helping clients ranging from weekend warriors to professional athletes since 1999. See more about Scott's credentials here.
Watch Scott explain the Super Station Training Chest and Back routine demonstrated by Natural Pro Todd Buchanan.
To say the least, grassland beef goes quickly in the Mendelson House with filets, flank, minute steaks and burgers being the favorites.
"My goal is to not only reach more people in 2009, but help them get to their goals in the fastest possible time frame using the best techniques for their unique needs"
Infinity Fitness INC provides training, fitness, and nutritional information for educational purposes. It is important that you consult with a health professional to ensure that your dietary and health needs are met. It is necessary for you to carefully monitor your progress and to make changes to your nutritional and fitness program to enjoy success.
Infinity Fitness does not employ dieticians or health professionals and assumes no responsibility or liability for your personal health and condition. For more information regarding our Limited Warranty for products and services, please see our disclaimer at InfinityFitness.com.
Email new questions for Scott Mendelson via: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com
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What Our Customers Are Saying
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Hi U.S. Wellness Folks,
I just cooked and ate my first grass-fed steak tonight!
It was so easy. I just did the quick sear and finish in the oven. It was delicious - the best steak I've ever eaten, anywhere. It amazes me that I did it myself.
I cooked 2 ribeyes and 2 t-bone steaks. When my husband Jim got home, he raved about them too. This is no faint praise coming from him because he is a long-time, fancy-schmancy steakhouse aficionado.
I'm so glad I found you and can't wait to order and eat more from your farms.
Thanks so much for providing a delicious and nutritious alternative!
L.C.
Baytown, TX
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Recipe Corner
White Sangria-Poached Salmon
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White Sangria-Poached Salmon with Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients:- 4 six ounce Salmon Fillets
- 2 cups white wine
- 3/4 cup sparkling lemonade
- 1 lemon, sliced thin
- 1 orange, sliced thin
- 1 large peach, pitted and sliced thin
- 2 plums, pitted and sliced thin
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 pint raspberries
Preparation:
- Combine wine, lemonade, lemon and orange in a 10" skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Place salmon fillets in skillet, cover, and poach for 15 minute or until the fish flakes when tested.
- Remove salmon from skillet and place onto a serving platter.
- Carefully combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Distribute fruit salad around the salmon and serve.
Serves 4.
Recipe compliments of recipe contest winner, Mary B.
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August 19, 2009 - Near Monticello, Missouri
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Cattle grazing on fresh grass and clover on a hazy August evening.
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$25 Discount for 40lb. Increments
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Do not forget to take advantage of the 40 pound $25 discount by ordering 40 pound combinations of beef, lamb, pork, butter, goat, shrimp, bison, condiments, honey, rabbit, single item chicken selections, snack foods, pet food, 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.
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beef,
lamb,
pork,
nutraceuticals,
gourmet rabbit,
grass-fed goat,
grass-fed bison,
raw cheese,
single piece poultry, and
butter.
The minimum is required since we have built the cost of shipping into the price of the product. You will only see a nominal handling at checkout.
The issue is the 20 pound bulk chicken and turkeys originate from
separate cold storage center 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. A
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