What’s R3? Where do I get the Riverbend Ranch Beef I always talk about. Or someone sees a post of something I use and wants to know more about it and where can they get it. So I thought I’d share!
FIRST I start with sharing and recommending the products I personally use and love.
I help families get the harmful products out of their homes!
I help Parents and Grandparents make better choices about healthy products they bring INTO their homes.
I introduce people to the BEST and healthiest steaks EVER at an affordable price!
I help show those that are interested… an incredible way to supplement their household income.
I help people save money.
I help people to NEVER have to shop at the Big Box Stores like Walmart or Target again.
I help people connect with over 1,700 other Stores and Services at a great savings.
I introduce people to other really amazing people and a community that all have a passion to BUY AMERICAN MADE.
I’m always sharing what makes sense and things I find of value, and that includes this Store.
Vitamin C, through food and supplements, can make a difference.
A 2025 study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals that vitamin C doesn’t just protect the skin as an antioxidant. It helps special enzymes in your body prompt certain genes to turn back on. In your skin, these are the genes that tell cells to grow, renew, and stay resilient.
This was a 3D study mimicking human skin. What makes this study especially important is the delivery method: the vitamin C was administered in a way that mimicked systemic delivery, like what happens when you consume vitamin C through food or supplements, not topical creams. That means what you put IN your body is just as important (if not more) than what you put on your skin.
Even though Vitamin C can be absorbed, you can increase it’s bioavailability. Bioavailability refers to how well a nutrient is absorbed and used by your body. Even if you consume a vitamin-rich food, it won’t make much of a difference if it doesn’t get absorbed efficiently.
With vitamin C, absorption can vary depending on how you consume it…..and what you consume it with. The Journal of Nutrition published that when Vitamin C is combined with polyphenols and flavonoids, intestinal absorption is improved.
Here are some food pairings that optimize vitamin C bioavailability:
Citrus fruits + green tea: Green tea polyphenols help stabilize Vitamin C and enhance its absorption.
Bell peppers + olive oil: Healthy fats in olive oil may help improve the absorption of vitamin C.
Broccoli + onions: Onions contain Quercetin, a flavonoid that supports Vitamin C stability and function.
Strawberries + dark chocolate: Cocoa flavonoids offer antioxidant synergy with vitamin C and may support its stability in the digestive tract.
So if you are motivated to look younger, consider the pairings and consider your Vitamin C Supplements.
PSA: Big Pharma made $1.27 trillion in 2023. Not one cent was spent on teaching people how to become healthier versions of themselves.
PS: Big Pharma owns every major supplement brand on store shelves.
It’s time to wake up.
PPS: Big Pharma also has a hand in our meat production.
Twenty years ago, I switched all of my household shopping to a USA-made brand that cares about how I spend my money and supports the things that are important to me. The company’s products are affordable, delivered to my door, and has given me peace of mind in this crazy world — which is priceless.
I work tirelessly to share this mission because it MATTERS. You matter. Better options are available, and even better, they are obtainable in this economy. Your family deserves better. You CAN DO BETTER— and I’m here to help.
Yes. Both sugar and flour have a very high glycemic index, which means they both spike your blood sugars.
White sugar has a glycemic index of 65 and a glycemic load of 65
White flour has a glycemic index of 70–85, and a glycemic load of 53–65
What about BROWN sugar and WHOLEWHEAT flour?
With brown sugar, it just changed colors; it is not any healthier. With wholewheat flour, the glycemic index is slightly lower because of the increased fiber.
I recommend going for the most fiber-filled flour you can find. The fiber mix I use, which is virtually 5x more effective than Metamucil, can also double as flour. It’s an all purpose fiber mix with 16g of soluble fiber/serving.
For more ways to balance your blood sugar, contact me!
A study recently published in JAMA Dermatology has found that nicotinamide, a derivative of Vitamin B3, is linked to a reduction in non-melanoma skin cancers in people who have already had skin cancer.
This was a significant study, 34,000 veterans, who had previously been diagnosed with skin cancer. Researchers found those who took 500 mg of nicotinamide twice a day for at least a month after being diagnosed with their first skin cancer had a 54% reduced risk of developing another skin cancer compared to those who didn’t take the supplement. It was also associated with a 14% overall reduction in the risk of getting future skin cancers.
Nicotinamide (B3) has anti-inflammatory properties and can help skin cells repair themselves after UV damage.
Takeaways:
500 mg is a very high dose so it will be sold as a stand alone supplement.
Taking a B complex supplement is essential for your overall health. So most won’t need to take such a high dose, but most DO need a B complex.
Check your label to make sure it has “Niacin” or B3.
Also be sure the B vitamins are “Methylated”. It will state this on the label. If not, don’t buy it. 50% of the population has the MTHFR gene, so chances are you don’t know if you have it or not. Play it safe and buy methylated B vitamins.
At R3, we’re all about helping your body work the way it was designed to. One powerful hormone that plays a big role in managing hunger, cravings, and blood sugar is GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). While some medications mimic GLP-1, your body can naturally support its production through smart food choices!
Here are some foods that may help your body release more GLP-1 naturally:
Fiber-Rich Choices: • Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and oats • Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas) • Fruits such as berries, apples, and pears • Veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and spinach
Bonus Boosters: • Spices like turmeric and cinnamon • Green tea • A little dark chocolate (70% or higher!)
Remember: Not everyone will experience the same results, but eating a balanced variety of these nutrient-rich foods supports blood sugar balance, satiety, and long-term wellness — the R3 way. I can help!
Helping people help themselves has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, when I stumbled onto this company via friends, while looking for safe household cleaning products it was a no brainer. Now, almost 21 years later, I’m still using healthy products, made in the USA, from a company I trust for my family while helping others to do the same. Win, win!
This is kinda a big deal so I’m sharing again….because it needs to be heard.
Maybe you’ve seen my posts over the last 14 years and quietly thought to yourself , “awww how cute…she’s trying a work from home project”…. Or honestly, maybe you inadvertently (and incorrectly ) threw us in the MLM bucket which rarely holds much merit…
It’s fine. I think a lot of people do that (they don’t know any better, But everything is different here and it’s time we start getting loud about that!
When you know better… you DO better.
So here we go: USA Today has named The Wellness Company one of America’s Most Trusted Brands.
T R U S T E D
This part really matters. We live in a world where (unfortunately) trust feels all but lost. People are divided. They don’t trust much. It’s so disheartening. Trust is something that carries so much more more weight than it ever used to. Would you agree?
America’s Most Trusted Brands 2025 study was one of the largest and most comprehensive consumer trust studies ever conducted in the United States. It was completed at a time when overall trust in institutions is at historic lows—yet trust remains one of the most valuable assets a company can earn.
The rankings were determined by USA Today and their research partner, Plant-A Insights Group, which surveyed more than 24,000 US consumers and analyzed 359,000 brand reviews.
The study measured “trust” based on five key factors: • Emotional connection • Trust and transparency • Likelihood to purchase • Alignment with personal values • Reliability
And “little ol us”….. we just be out here competing with the Johnson & Johnson’s and Proctor and Gamble’s of the world and are being recognized as one of the best of the best.
The survey named only one-tent of one percent of ALL American companies as the nation’s most trusted companies. And here we are, just doing our thing…like we have for 40 years.
If you need a store that you can fully trust…. I GOT YOU. No fluff. No hype. It’s the real actual deal.
Most of you know that I shop at this amazing wellness store now, but once upon a time, things were different. My cabinets and cupboards were lined with all sorts of toxic products. I didn’t realize how much they were affecting my health and well-being.
But you know what they say…when you know better, you do better. Discovering this store through my shopping club was a game-changer. Now, my home is a sanctuary, and I feel so much healthier and happier.
It’s incredible how the products we use every day can impact everything from our energy levels to our overall health. We can’t control everything outside, but we can make our homes safe and nurturing places.
I’ve put together a quick six-minute video that dives into why you need to get these toxins out of your home. I think you’ll find it really eye-opening. Contact me and I’ll send it to you.
Your health, your family’s health and your fur babies health are so important. Let’s make our homes places that support and protect us.
The people you meet, the opportunities that arise, and even the challenges you face show up for a reason. Most often, they arrive right on time… when you’re ready, when you believe you’re worthy, when you finally start to see your own value.
Life has a way of delivering what we think we deserve.
Tell yourself each morning when you wake up that you are worthy, capable, and ready for what’s next.
Start believing in your value, and watch how life shows up for you.
FIRST I start with sharing and recommending the products I personally use and love. 
Fiber-Rich Choices:
Healthy Fats:
Protein Power:
Bonus Boosters:
Hayseeds Creative 