Over the last couple of years, we've heard rumors of insects and faux meat as future food options. We've seen a rise in lab grown, ultra-processed, and fake manufactured foods. Big companies have grown up seemingly overnight to accommodate the consumer "demand" for such items. Our question is, "why is there any demand at all?" If Americans go down this road of lab created foods, fake meats, and whatever else gets dreamed up, we might very well be dealing with an even greater number of diet related health concerns in the future. Americans want to do what's right, but sometimes that means disregarding modern "guidance" and accepting grandma and grandpa's wisdom. Back in their day, it was common to use animal fats like lard and tallow for cooking - NOT vegetable oils. Real butter was a staple item - NOT margarine. Grass-fed meats were the main course until the early 1950's.
Did you know that fruits and vegetables have fewer nutrients than they had 60 years ago? Past generations and early ancestors benefited from "nose-to-tail" diets, nutrient dense meats, healthy fats, and fruits, nuts, seeds, and veggies grown in richer soil than most lands have today. Questionable land management has given rise to poor soil conditions that produce nutrient lacking foods. Along with lack of nutrition and consumption of processed foods, Americans today are experiencing an increase in obesity, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. There might be connections to be made there. Food is people fuel, so consider your options seriously when choosing your sources. Will you follow the new directives or seek the wisdom of the ages? As for us — well, you'll probably find us sitting down to a delicious and nutritious grass-fed, sustainably raised beef steak drenched with real butter.
“Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.” ― Edmund Burke
REMINDER - There's not much time left to order for Valentine's Day. February 14 is coming up quick! Order before Wednesday to ensure your Valentine's Day food arrives in time. Choose from artisan Askinosie Chocolates, Steaks, Seafood, Roasts, and more for the special day with your sweetheart.
February Featured Chef, Helen Hundertmark
Our Featured Chef for February is Helen Hundertmark. Helen is a Certified Functional Hormone Specialist and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist. She's also a Food Blogger at CureEated.com. Helen moved from Germany to Texas when she was 6 years old. She is passionate about using healthy fats to improve health and well-being.
"In this series, we’ll explore the science behind why celebrities and health experts alike are turning to collagen for their beauty and anti-aging needs and how you can protect your collagen as you age. Plus: The foods, nutrients and cooking methods that will maximize this unique protein in your diet and your body." - Kelley Herring
Our dear friend, Kat James, has composed the perfect Valentine Ballad for the grass-fed-and-finished, pastured, and wild-caught nutrition from US Wellness Meats. We are truly honored! Our sincere thanks to Kat for sharing her exceptional talents in song. You can follow Kat on her Sirius XM radio show or attend one of her Total Transformation retreats throughout the year.
Shipping FAQs
Severe winter storms delayed some packages this week, but fortunately winter temperatures help keep product cold in transit. When you receive your order, read the helpful tips sheet in the box and let us know if you have any questions.
Our normal shipping schedule is Monday - Wednesday. Any order placed after 10 am (CST) Wednesday will ship the following week. Most orders are delivered to your door within 24-48 hours of leaving our facility. Shipping is free, but we do charge $9.50 on every order regardless of size to help defray the cost of packaging materials. We answer more questions on our Discover Blog Shipping FAQs page.
Know Your Farmer
Quality starts from the ground up, beginning with healthy soils that provide an elite foundation for our farms, animals, and patrons. See the pastures in action with our On The Farm series, narrated by 5th generation cattle farmer, John Wood. From pasture rotations to our state-of-the-art meat cutting room, where we carefully package products for your families, you'll see how much quality means to our team. We hope you can taste the delicious grass-fed difference in each order.
"Midday gathering for this group of Baldwin County Alabama US Wellness cattle in late January. In the 1950's, cattle were numerous along the Gulf Coast but development, commercial agriculture and forestry has converted 90% of cattle acres into the above listed enterprises. The remaining acres in beef production still specialize in unique year around grazing in the USA."
— John Wood, 5th generation cattle farmer
and managing partner at US Wellness Meats
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All orders must weigh at least 7 lbs in order to ship, to ensure everything stays frozen during transit.
$75 minimum purchase requirement, since we have built the cost of shipping into the price of each product.
You will never be charged extra for shipping.
There is a $9.50 handling fee upon checkout that helps defray the cost of insulated packaging materials.
South Carolina Chicken and Soy Free Pork Bundles ship from a separate location, 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 minimum.
BONUS Weight Discount
Receive a $25 discount for every 40 lbs you order. This offer excludes items that ship separate such as the South Carolina Chicken, Soy Free Pork and Fresh Bundles.
This is our way of saying thank-you for purchasing in bulk!
This can be any combination of products totaling 40 lbs and does not have to be specific to any category. Each 40 lb interval will yield the discount - for example, order 80 lbs and we'll take $50 off!
Thank You for being a loyal supporter of sustainably raised food sources.
