Dear John,
 We hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing Labor Day weekend
and a refreshing day off tomorrow! It is hard to believe another summer has flown by here
in Northeast Missouri, but we are certainly enjoying cooler nights and calm weather with harvest
season right around the corner. Anniversary winning continues! We are
celebrating our 11th year in business this month, and as a way of thanking all of our loyal and
dedicated customers who have made this journey possible, we are ready to give away more free
stuff! Each week we are having a different contest or giveaway, and this week is an easy
one. We want to know what your favorite US Wellness product is - whether it is a juicy
steak, succulent
shrimp, or hard-to-find
head cheese -
all you have to do is leave a
Facebook comment on our wall sharing your
favorite with our Facebook crowd and you are automatically entered to win. The winning
entry wins one of our favorites - the
Tender Grassfed
Meat cookbook, that features tons of grass-fed recipes with cooking times and temperatures
based on US Wellness products. We'll also throw in a $50 gift certificate to help towards
your next favorite purchase! So don't wait, head over to
Facebook and tell us what you think and
the winner will be selected this Friday, September 9 and announced in next Sunday's
newsletter. A recent
study posted in the
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows another striking benefit
of high omega 3 fatty acid levels, particularly DHA. The study looked at the number of US
military suicides and the omega 3 levels of those individuals, compared with other military
members of similar age, sex, rank, etc. The results showed that the risk of death was
higher in those with lower DHA levels. Of course there are other variables involved, so
more research is being done on the subject, but it does imply the connection between omega 3
fatty acids and mental health and mood. The military is pursuing this link further and will
hopefully add more omega-3 rich foods, such as
grass-fed beef,
wild-caught salmon, and
walnuts to
military menus. The
Weston A. Price
Foundation offers invaluable information on the effects Omega 3's and 6's have on our bodies
and our health.
The Skinny on
Fats: The Dangers of Polyunsaturates explains the essential fatty acids and how important it
is to make sure we are getting the correct ratios of each. The obesity epidemic
continues: A
new report out last week anticipates that 50% of US
adults will be obese by 2030 if we don't start making changes now. This alarming number
means that cases of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are going to continue to
increase. What is so mind-blowing about these numbers is that we have control over our health and
our weight as soon as we adjust our diets and pay more attention to nutrition. Dr.
Morrison's article below addresses many different trend diets, how they work and how they can
help people lose weight successfully, as well as the one factor lurking in so many diets that is
contributing to the obesity problem facing our country today. We are very
excited to add a much anticipated item to our store:
Beef Osso Bucco. This
heart healthy cut comes from the shank and contains a marrow bone with meat still attached.
There are so many great ossu bucco recipes that we cannot wait to try with this cut! We
have a Traditional Osso Bucco recipe in our recipe section below if you need any
cooking tips for this hard-to-find cut. It's back! Our
All Purpose
Seasoning took a brief hiatus but we finally have a fresh batch in the store. This is a
US Wellness family favorite for everything from
steaks to
pork
chops and even
chicken. Add a
bottle to your
next order to find out why! Don't forget - the upcoming
Fresh Chilled Beef deadline is this Friday,
September 9. If you want to enjoy fresh (never frozen!) grass-fed
steaks and
burger at your end-of-summer barbecue have your order in before noon on Friday to ensure
shipping on Wednesday, September 14 instead of waiting until October!
   
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Restocked This Week:
New Products:
15% Discount Code Available! Don't forget to look for the special promo code for a one-time-only 15%
discount off your next purchase. The 5 digit code word can be found in Dr. Al Sears' article
and will be spelled in order. Code will be active Sunday through Tuesday this week. This code only applies on orders weighing under 40 pounds and excludes all sale
items, bulk boxes, volume discounts, and gift certificates. Your order receipt will not
show a credit, the code simply changes prices of individual products on your receipt page.
Compare receipt to retail store prices to see the discount. _______________________________________
Upcoming Seminar!
The
Grassfed Exchange is hosting their next
seminar September 16 and 17 in Norfolk, NE where there will be pasture walks as well as some of
the best speakers in the grass-fed industry. This session's topic will be focusing on:
"Grassfed Beef - The New Multi-Billion $$ Industry - Fueled by Demand and High Corn Prices".
The purpose of this devoted group is:
To promote grass-fed beef for
the social good of our land, our consumers, and our communities.
To educate
both consumers and producers by promoting the exchange of ideas and developing strategies to
increase the value of the grass-fed industry.
To improve genetics for the
grass-fed industry through the exchange of proven genetics and to improve the skills of the
grass-fed producers through education and the sharing of knowledge by means of sales and
seminars.
This conference is designed for both producers and consumers alike, and
to bring both groups together to work for the good of the grass-fed industry. The evening
banquet will be prepared and presented by one of our favorite chefs,
Chef Al Rosas.
If you are interested in attending, visit their
website for all the details, or if you
know of any food bloggers, authors, etc, who might have an interest in learning more about the
production aspect of grass-fed cattle please forward this email to them.
If you have
any questions you can email us at any
time!
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Are Your Cells Suffocating?
By: Al Sears, MD
Dear Health-Conscious Reader, Oxygen is your most important healer. It's your most effective detox agent, a crucial
blood cleanser, your strongest antibiotic and the lead orchestrator of your immune system. The more oxygen you have, the better your lungs can breathe, the stronger your heart
beats and the faster your brain thinks. It's why you can digest and absorb nutrients from your
food, and why you can move every muscle in your body. Oxygen also plays a huge role in
giving you energy. Every cell uses oxygen to make the energy that keeps you going and lets you do
all the things you want to do every day. Your cells use one critical nutrient to turn the
air you breathe into energy... I'm talking about
CoQ10. CoQ10 is part of an incredible system of reactions that
happen inside you that make your body run. These reactions produce brain chemicals
that let you laugh and remember the experience. You make hormones that boost your sex drive, and
keep you relaxed and ready for action. And you make energy so you can get up and go any time you
want. You make that energy by melting carbs - and the oxygen you breathe is fuel for
the fire... CoQ10 is like the spark that lights the oxygen. It regulates how the
oxygen gets used. In fact, CoQ10's role is so important that its discovery won Peter Mitchell the
Nobel Prize in 1978. You see, your body gets energy by using the flow of electrons. The engines of your cells, called mitochondria, use nutrients and oxygen to make a fuel
molecule called ATP that your muscles can burn. CoQ10's job is to run back and forth, carrying
and delivering electrons that are the spark for the whole process. That process is
called the electron transport chain. Without CoQ10, there's no flow of electrons, no spark, no
ATP for fuel... and no energy for your tissues and organs. So with no CoQ10, you can't
use your oxygen, and your cells start to suffocate.
Read
More...
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Editors Note: 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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Gluten Free: Just Another Food
Fad?
By: Kelley Herring
You've seen stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham
touting the benefits. You've noticed dozens of new products lining the shelves of your local
grocer. And you've probably even seen gluten free options popping up on restaurant menus and in
bakeries.
With all this fanfare, you may wonder if "going gluten free" is just another
food fad... or if it could be a path to a healthier life.
The truth is, for
most people, giving up gluten means gaining better health.
That's because
gluten - the protein found in grains including wheat, barley, rye, spelt, kamut, and
oats - can contribute to a laundry list of health problems including: depression, anxiety,
schizophrenia, OCD, autism, ADHD, autoimmune disorders and dementia, not to mention bloating,
fatigue, gastrointestinal distress, nutrient deficiencies, respiratory difficulties, systemic
inflammation and more.
And for those with celiac disease, the effects are much more
dangerous. When people with celiac disease consume gluten, the body mounts an immune response
that damages the tiny finger-like projections (or villi) of the small intestine. This can result
in severe pain, weight loss and gastrointestinal distress, as well as vitamin and mineral
deficiencies.
But what is it that makes seemingly innocuous foods like bread and
pasta so harmful to our health?
Quite simply: Your genetics.
Why Foccacia Doesn't Fit in Your Genes
Twelve
thousand years ago our ancestors lived by foraging and hunting. The meal of the day included
fresh-picked greens, berries, nuts, seeds, eggs and anything our stone-age kin could catch or
kill.
But with the advent of agriculture and the subsequent Industrial
Revolution, grain-based foods (not previously on the menu) began to fill our plates, ballooning
to the 6-11 daily servings now recommended by the USDA.
Many experts believe that it
is this dramatic dietary shift that has caused the gradual decline of human health and the rise
of chronic disease.
But why?
Read More...
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Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the Founder and Editor of Healing Gourmet - the leading provider of organic,
sustainable recipes and meal plans for health and weight loss. Be sure to grab Healing Gourmet's
free books -Eating Clean & Saving Green: Your Guide to Organic Foods on a Budget
(includes 100+ foods at the best prices) and Eat Your Way Into Shape: Flip Your Body's
Fat Blasting Switch and Melt 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks (includes a delicious 7 day meal
plan!).
Go here to
claim your free copies.
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A Detox Diet to Lose Weight
and Feel Great By: Jeffrey A. Morrison,
MD One of the many great rewards that has come from
writing about diet, nutrition and the environment in my book, "Cleanse Your
Body, Clear Your Mind", are the speaking engagements to many different groups of people all
over the country. Recently, my friend, Dr Jessica Tran, invited me to speak at the
California Integrative Hyperbaric Center just outside of Los Angeles, to a group of doctors and
patients. My topic was how toxic foods can make us fat and sick. I presented successful
patient outcomes which I have experienced in treating such disorders, which I intend to publish
in a medical journal later in the year. Many people are surprised to see a doctor speaking
on nutrition. And for good reason, during four years of medical school most doctors are
provided with only a few hours of nutrition education. I remember my nutrition class at
Jefferson Medical School was taught by a Registered Dietician (RD) who was in charge of creating
nutrition plans and IV therapies for hospitalized patients. Anyone who has ever spent any
time in a hospital certainly does not remember it for fresh, tasty or nutritious food. Unfortunately,
both doctors and dieticians are educated in hospital nutrition, which is focused on the needs of
hospitalized patients who are critically ill. We are taught how to read blood chemistry and
nutrition panel imbalances and prescribe meal plans geared at restoring blood chemistry
balance. This goal is achieved mostly by modifying the amount of protein or sugar in the
diet and the types of minerals and electrolytes in the IV fluids. While this is important
for a patient in the hospital, it is almost completely useless to healthy people seeking
delicious, nutritious and healthy meal options in their day-to-day life...
Read More... ___________________________________________ Jeffrey A. Morrison graduated with a
BA degree from the University of Rochester in 1988 and Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical
School in 1992. He is board certified in Family Practice and is a Certified Nutrition
Specialist. He has lived and worked in New York City since 2001 and opened The Morrison Center in
2004. Most recently his book, "Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind" was published by Hudson
Street Press in April 2011. For more information about Dr Morrison, please visit his web
site,
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Dr. Eric Serrano MD, MS, BC
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Hello Dr. Serrano,
I'm wondering if you would comment
on why the paleo diet says to avoid whole grains. If it's simply because our ancestors
didn't eat grain, I'm wondering why say to avoid them altogether? It would seem that they
might not have eaten many things that we can, just because we have better access than they may
have over time. I thought whole grains had health benefits that are important, so I am
confused and would appreciate your opinion.
Thanks,
Heather
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Dear Heather,
I practice totally different than must
physicians, my answer is always: it depends. Why? If you are the kind of person that is going to
sit down and watch TV for two hours a day, then play video games and don't spend any time doing
activities, then they are not good for you.
Grains are not as great as you think they
are, their return per gram for vitamins and minerals is not as good as other sources, but the
carbohydrate amount is awesome. Again if you are a marathon runner or an athlete that is
very active, then I would say consume them but not all the time, and mostly after activities.
If you are a diabetic they are no-no's, and if
you are stressed I would avoid them as well.
I hope this answers your question.
Good Luck,
Dr.
Serrano
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This is a friendly reminder to email health and wellness questions to eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com for the Dr. Serrano question and answer
series. Answers will appear in future issues of the weekly newsletter under your first name
only. Dr. Serrano has been so kind to offer his expertise to any question involving health
and wellness.
Dr. Serrano has advanced degrees in
nutrition, kinesiology and wellness and has a wealth of knowledge from both his farm background,
15 years of clinical experience, and as 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.
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 Lose 10-20 Lbs of Body Fat in 4-8 Weeks with Rapid
Weight Training Workouts
By: Scott Mendelson
Scott,
Everywhere I look on the internet and
elsewhere suggests long workouts to burn fat and in get in shape. After using these types
of plans that are lasting an hour or more several times per week I am burned out after a couple
weeks and feel like I am getting even fatter. How is this possible? My husband and I
want to lose 10 to 20 lbs of body fat quickly while making our arms look better? What do
you suggest?
Jane
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Jane,
Yes it is possible to gain body fat
while working hard if the nutrition and training plan are not correctly set up. A large
percentage of the heavily advertised routines on the marketplace show nice pictures of models
doing workouts, but do not discuss the appropriateness of the routine for specific people.
I do not believe in one size fits all as it relates to training, but we are able to come to some
solid conclusions for the masses that hold true. The types of workouts that you describe
can cause over training which creates a hormonal mess that wastes muscle and increases body fat
levels. An added negative is the high risk of injury with certain routines involving
complex exercises executed in a fashion to drive fatigue.
Elevated Cortisol
Levels Drive Mid Section Fat Storage for Men and in the Lower Body for Women
The concept of making people think they will work extremely hard and automatically earn results
is nothing new. Unfortunately this playbook just does not work and can cause your progress to
move in the wrong direction. The body responds to excessive exercise by increasing stress
hormones such as cortisol which drives mid section fat storage for men and lower body fat
accumulation for women. You must take into account your training capacity which is impacted
by stress levels, age, nutrition, sleep quality, training experience and more. Exceed your
capacity to recover and you will be in trouble fast! Ask for the Belly Fat Slashing Special
Report to learn more about conquering these fat storing trends.
Training
Quality Beats Quantity Every Time!
I am a firm believer in focusing on
quality over quantity based on years of experience helping clients earn great results with a
conservative amount of training volume. Do not get me wrong, I am a big believer in working
hard, but working hard and smart of your needs is important for the big picture. The
training habits of many new clients that come my way and the population at large are very
poor. At times there is little structure, a lack of intensity and no specific plan to earn
results. Without a specific plan for your needs you are just exercising and not
training. The difference - exercising is going through the motions - sure you will break a
sweat and feel like you accomplished something, but that leaves much on the table...
Read More...
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Fat Burning Special Reports Email scott@infinityfitness.com with your
top 5 problems and get a personal solution filled response within 12 hours. Ask for free
copies of the Belly Fat Slashing Special Report, Zero Tolerance Fat Loss Plan, Fat Cell Cleansing
and Fat Burning Tools articles.
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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 dietitians 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.
Copyright © Infinity Fitness INC All Rights Reserved 2010This document is provided by Infinity Fitness INC for
general guidance only, and does not constitute the provision of health or fitness advice.
The information is provided "as is" with no assurance or guarantee of completeness,
accuracy, or timeliness of the information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a
particular purpose. Email new questions
for Scott Mendelson via: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com
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| Customer Feedback |
 By the way, that
Prime Rib I got
with my last order may have been the single best piece of meat I ever had in my life. I
could write a poem about that roast, and maybe I will. I know that your Missouri beef
comes from several
different
farms, and the quality varies from very good to excellent, but this roast was in a class by
itself. You folks are terrific! Best Wishes, Stan
TenderGrassfedMeat.com
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Traditional Osso Bucco
Ingredients: - 2
lbs beef shanks
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup
butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1
large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot,
chopped
- 2/3 cup dry white
wine
- 2/3 cup
beef
stock
- salt and pepper to
taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh
parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced
tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon
zest
Directions: - Dust the
shanks lightly with flour.
Melt the
butter in a large skillet over medium to
medium-high heat. Add the beef, and cook until browned on the outside.
- Remove to a
bowl, and keep warm. Add two cloves of crushed garlic and onion to the skillet; cook and stir
until onion is tender. Return the beef to the pan and mix in the carrot and wine. Simmer for 10
minutes.
- Pour in the tomatoes and
beef stock, and
season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, basting the beef
every 15 minutes or so. The meat should be tender, but not falling off the bone.
- In
a small bowl, mix together the parsley, 1 clove of garlic and lemon zest. Mix into the
beef shanks just before
serving.
Yield: 4
servings.
Recipe and
photo courtesy of AllRecipes.com
   
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Tasmania - August, 2011
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These amazing shots were taken this past month on
one of our cooperating farms in Tasmania, one of the most ideal places for grazing animals, since
the grass grows all year round in such a temperate climate.
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minimum.
The weight minimum is to help ensure everything stays frozen
during transit and the price minimum is required since we have built the cost of shipping into
the price of the product. You will only see a $7.50 handling fee at checkout.
The South Carolina Chicken Bundles, and Olive Oil ship from separate locations, so they are not
included in the 7 lb weight minimum.
The shopping cart will keep track and
remind you if your order is under the 7 lb limit.
Weight Discount
On your
next order, receive a $25 discount for every 40 lbs you order. This offer excludes items that
ship separate such as the South Carolina Chicken and Olive Oil.
This is our way of saying thank-you for purchasing
in bulk! This can be any combination of products totaling 40 pounds and does not have to be
specific to any category. Each 40 lb interval will yield the discount. For example,
80 lbs of product will yield a $50 discount and a 120 lb purchase will yield a $75 discount.
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