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Two Great Must Read Articles – Typically I don't make a big deal about articles we have read, but these two are so good that I felt they needed to be shared. The first is by Joel Salatin titled "Food Think" that is part of his The Lunatic Farmer blog. You can read the full article at this link.
A few bullet points from Joel and readers are:
- A Pew Research Center food study just released interviewed 5,000 people across numerous states and regions and nearly half put convenience of access and preparation at the top of their list.
- How do Americans think about food? Answer: Most don't (until there is a crisis that affects availability).
- Food in our culture is a distraction from life.
- Eating should be intentional and the product of vetting, sleuthing, knowledge, scheduling, and prioritization.
- Buying is "what to do." Many people work for money at jobs unrelated to living, and have little other "doing" besides house upkeep. Weaving, cooking, farming, carving, making music, dancing and skills with the body are relegated to watching others.
- I learned I have choices and recognize the value of 'downsizing' my lifestyle for the sake of my budget AND my health.
The second article is one Beth forwarded to me from the Health Viewpoints section of Epoch Times titled "Americans Spend Trillions on Health Care but Remain Unwell - Here's Why"
Dr. Yang, FAPA, a board certified psychiatrist, begins by stating the difference between treating disease and building true health lies in a proactive and preventative lifestyle.
Note - Beth and I would agree with other folks who commented that his article is spot on and very important for folks to read and understand. You can read at this link.
A few bullet points from Dr. Yang's article: - What happened in the hospital was medical care, and what needed to happen at home was health care. They are not the same thing.
- Modern society has become overly reliant on medical care while neglecting genuine health care.
- The United States spends more on medical care than any other country, with expenditures of $4.9 trillion in 2023—more than 17 percent of the gross domestic product—almost twice the average of other wealthy countries.
- We’ve come to believe that we can buy health through surgeries, prescriptions, high-tech interventions, and complex procedures.
- A person with Type 2 diabetes might spend up to $12,000 per year on medical visits, blood sugar monitors, insulin, and medications while ignoring a $30 per month gym membership and a switch of grocery choices that could have helped prevent the condition in the first place.
- Health Care is what you do every day. Dr. Yang lists some everyday activities that are genuine health care.
- He lists five practical takeaways to help you shift from being a patient to being a partner in your health.
So, how can families reduce medical costs? Shift focus to a proactive and preventative lifestyle that includes eating whole farm foods free of chemicals from Nature's Gourmet Farm.
Some folks bring up the higher cost. Did you know convenience of eating out costs 3X the cost of the actual food served? Beth and I once tracked how much we spent eating out and was amazed how that added up.
The $4.9 trillion spent on medical care in 2023 equals $14,570 per capita. So, are Health Care activities really more expensive than medical care? I doubt it!
Sausage Update - many thanks for everyone's comments. Especially those who really like our flavors.
Overall, jalapena with cheese and/or pineapple was the biggest request followed by maple. Now, I have some research to do to make sure we can make either of these with healthy ingredients and will it require an equipment investment to make. More to come soon!
At Nature's Gourmet Farm, our intent is to create a community that evolves around one of the most intrinsically important things of the ages, and that’s the provision of sustenance. That's our passion - to raise healthy food to nourish families and strengthen immune systems.
Our Beef is always grass finished with NO grains. Additionally, our animals are free of mRNA, GMO's (chemicals), Antibiotics, and Hormones. We ethically raise them on diverse forage pastures that regenerates our soils and protects the ecosystem.
** Product Availability Update **
NOTE: Restocks are made about 6 PM on the dates indicated below!
Chicken - Restocked July 23rd. Next Restock will be August 13th
Turkey - Hatchery is now taking orders. Have poults scheduled for July 10th (arrived) and August 20th. Additionally, Thanksgiving whole turkeys are on order for late October delivery.
Eggs - Restock each Tuesday prior to your delivery date. Note that we are stocking Corner Market Hattiesburg & Petal locations.
Beef - Restocked July 20th. Next restock will be August 24th
Pork – Restocked fresh items July 9th. Cured items July 25th
Lamb - Restocked March 27th. Next Restock will be September 2025.
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