As summer begins to wind down and the familiar rhythm of back-to-school season approaches, it's a good time to reflect on the habits that shape our health. Somewhere along life's journey, most of us have an "aha" moment when we realize that nutrition truly matters. For some, it comes early. For others, it arrives after experiencing health challenges firsthand. Whenever that realization comes, what matters most is what we choose to do with that knowledge today.

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The good news is that every meal offers a new opportunity to nourish our bodies and support long-term wellness. We can't change yesterday's choices, but we can make better decisions moving forward. Food has an incredible ability to fuel, strengthen, and heal, yet poor food choices made day after day can gradually move us in the opposite direction. Small decisions, repeated consistently, often have the biggest impact on our health.

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Take sugar consumption as one example. Many Americans consume far more sugar than they realize, not only through soft drinks but also through processed foods where sugar hides behind dozens of different names on ingredient labels. Breakfast cereals, flavored yogurts, sauces, snacks, and beverages can all contribute to daily totals that far exceed recommended amounts. When we aren't paying attention, it's surprisingly easy to consume two or even three times more sugar than our bodies need.

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As families prepare for a new school year, there is no better time to make nutrition a family conversation. Learn what is in your food. Get to know the farmers and ranchers who raise it whenever possible. Choose foods that are as close to nature as possible and made with simple, recognizable ingredients. Most importantly, pass that knowledge on to your children and grandchildren. Teaching the next generation the value of wholesome, nutrient-dense foods may be one of the greatest investments we can make in their future health and well-being.

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See our Kids Picks selections for ideas your kids are sure to love!

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Trevor Schultz is a small business owner and production manager at US Wellness Meats. While Trevor is an important member of the US Wellness Meats team, he is also the co-owner of a local farm to table butcher shop in Hannibal, Missouri called Langhorne Meats and Provisions.

Whipping up dinner from scratch every night can be a real challenge. Add in kids, after-school activities and a job, and it’s likely that at least some of the time you find yourself scrambling to get dinner on the table. Here's my secret weapon for bringing delicious, nutrient-dense meals to the table every night of the week…Freezer meals!

Ben Greenfield prepares this man-sized steak for an evening of culinary enjoyment. This is one of Ben's favorite dinners. Grass-fed Beef French Cut Ribeye with his special 3-ingredient steak rub. Follow along with Ben in this short video for his secret to a perfectly prepared ribeye.

Our Featured Chef for August 2026 is Trevor Schultz. Trevor is a small business owner and production manager at US Wellness Meats. While Trevor is an important member of the US Wellness Meats team, he is also the co-owner of a local farm to table butcher shop in Hannibal, Missouri called Langhorne Meats and Provisions. We're looking forward to what Trevor has in store for us this month.

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“From working in retail and the meat world for as long as I have. My first introduction was working at a small meat market in northern Wisconsin where we had a limited cut list of grass-fed meats and an even smaller customer base. I managed a production team at a farm to table, grass-fed and finished outfit in southeastern Wisconsin prior to landing at US Wellness. The learning experience has been a journey of quality discovery.” 

– Trevor Schultz

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This week Trevor prepares his Spicy Garlic Hanger Steak Medallions. Hanger steak is known as the "butcher's cut" for it's value, flavor, and flexibility. In this recipe, Trevor combines a quick marinade with a hot skillet sear to create beautifully caramelized steak medallions finished in a sticky, flavor-packed sauce. The result is a dish that’s bold, savory, and just the right balance of heat and sweetness.

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Every month we offer readers an opportunity to win grass-fed and pasture-raised meats. Fill your freezer for FREE! Over $170 worth of grass-fed and pastured meats will go to this month's winner. Enter to Win our August 2026 Regenerative Meats Bundle, loaded with delicious + nutritious meats. This contest ends Wednesday 8/12 so don't wait to enter.

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