I don’t know who needs to hear this but…my secret is out! I get all of my family’s beef delivered to my home for about $120 – $130 depending on which cute I select. Yes, and this beef has: • no added hormones • no antibiotics • no jabs or unwanted vaccines and • it is humanely raised.
I priced out several other companies and even used a competing company for a long while before I found this company. In the interest of full disclosure, I have purchased some beef from local farmers when it’s available, or in case we run out. It’s similar in quality, but it is more expensive than this company’s plan.
If you need an option that your budget can afford – this, I found, is hands down the best option.
I haven’t purchase store-bought beef for more than a year, and I’m so thankful that I can honestly say I I know what is in my meat.
TI encourage you to take care of your family’s wellness wherever you can!
I lost count how many posts I have seen recently about Ozempic !
Taking it for weightloss can have negative consequences on your health. I actually know a few people who ended up in the hospital from taking it and they’re not diabetic.
What if there was a natural alternative?
Berberine.
Berberine is a compound found in many plants, including European barberry, phellodendron, Oregon grape, goldenseal, and goldthread. These plants have historically been used to treat everything from infection to sores.
The first traces of berberine being used medicinally are found more than 3000 years ago, when the barberry plant and its relatives were being cultivated in China and South Asia. The stems, leaves, and bark of the plant were used in a variety of ways. Evidence also shows that berberine-containing plants were used in South America, the Middle East, and Europe to treat different conditions.
What are the benefits of Berberine? I’m hearing a lot of things. From being investigated as a treatment for diabetes; lowering blood pressure and cholesterol to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
.One friends doctor put her on these rather than Metformin. Being that I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, I’m going to give this a try (after discussing with my doctor, of course!) to see if this will be a better alternative for me. In fact, I’m hearing phrases like “Nature’s Ozempic” because it has been shown to lower glucose levels in people with diabetes. Studies show that it helps your body respond better to insulin and prevents your liver from creating more glucose. As a result, people with diabetes may find berberine helps lower their blood sugar levels and help with weight loss..
We know it’s a dairy product, but what about all the additives and preservatives?
That’s a great question…but a hard one to get an answer that we will totally love. Those single slices of American cheese are filled with preservatives because they help inhibit the growth of yeast and mold. But get this….those same preservatives are often used in our wine!
Swiss, Sharp, Feta….. if you do your personal research, you can find cheese that is void of those harmful additives.
Some of the healthiest cheese you can find is raw. These cheeses are made from raw milk that has not been pasteurized. Raw cheese contains an array of beneficial enzymes and nutrients and is therefore more easily digested than cheeses made from pasteurized milk.
Don’t be afraid to try “raw milk” cheeses. For example, Parmigiano Reggiano can’t legally be called Parmigiano Reggiano unless it’s made from raw milk. You can purchase some raw milk cheese from an organic source at your farmers market or at your local health food stores or organic stores.
For a while now, we’ve been told to limit red meat, but that’s a very narrow and uneducated view. There’s a lot of mixed information out there. Beef is actually……
Protein rich and low carb
Nutrient dense and loaded with key vitamins and minerals
Contains all 9 essential amino acids the body needs
A good source of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant
Several well known physicians, including Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Ken D Berry, embrace a diet rich in beef, especially in the fight against cancer. My holistic therapist is constantly promoting a more Keto lifestyle as part of a healing protocol with cancer, and here’s why:
Protein is essential and while you can get protein from other sources, high quality beef is the most nutrient dense source. Quality beef is loaded with vitamins and minerals. In fact, beef is the best natural source of vitamin B12. Beef is a good source of vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, and K—as well as essential minerals, including zinc, selenium, phosphorus, iron, copper, potassium, and magnesium.
The key is to avoid any antibiotics and hormones, not ever! Insist on pasture raised and grass fed. Russ and I choose only USDA Prime beef that is raised here in the US from a source that we know and trust. So while we believe in juicing and eating lots of great fruits and veggies, grilled fish, we eat high quality beef a few times a week.
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Clean eating is the practice of eating primarily and unrefined foods, whole foods without any artificial ingredients. This typically involves the elimination of most processed foods, trans fats, heavily saturated fats, added sugar, and refined grains. And some choose to take clean eating a notch further by also eliminating gluten, dairy, and soy as well.
If you are looking to “clean up” your diet, learning how to eat clean is a great way to start. Here are some simple guidelines to help get you started:
Eat foods your great great grandmother would recognize.
Eat more whole foods you can identify without having to read the ingredient labels. This includes foods you would find in the produce section and perimeter of the grocery store.
Eat minimally processed foods with little to no ingredients.
If there is an ingredient list, aim to stick to ingredients you recognize as food.
Pay attention to the food’s nutrition and look for calorie-controlled options that are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
I love ginger and I was happy to learn that ginger is a powerhouse of an ingredient, with a 5000-year-old history in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a tool for digestion and fighting inflammation.
FUN FACTS
Ginger is closely-related to turmeric
It’s among the healthiest spices on the planet and can be used as a fresh ingredient, a dried root, in powder form, or even as an oil or a juice.
The rhizome (which is the underground part of the stem) is the part that is typically harvested and used for cooking spices. Hence the term “ginger root”.
The Gingerbread Man is credited to Queen Elizabeth I of England, at a time when ginger was being used in sweet treats.
BENEFITS OF GINGER
Alleviates nausea
It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
It has been shown to help with pain with osteoarthritis and menstrual cramps.
It improves blood sugar and insulin resistance
Whether you use dried or fresh ginger, it’s great for use in broths, soups, and curries. Ginger can also be used in sweets like gingerbread, pumpkin spice, and it can even be candied!
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