The following items are back in stock:

• Minute steaks - 1.5 pound package
• Knuckle bone cartilage
• Heritage Acres Nitrate Free Bacon - 1.5 pound package
• Organic raw cheddar cheese
• Free range chicken thighs
• Free range chicken drumsticks
• Free range chicken wings
• Free range chicken gizzards - 1 pound package
• Free range chicken necks
• Free Range feet and whole chicken bundle
• 8 ounce macadamia nuts (limited supply)

• Box 37 - 64 six ounce 75% beef patties
• NY kabobs - 1 pound package
• South Carolina 3 pound whole chickens - 6 birds

Sale expires midnight CST August 9, 2008.

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Dr. Serrano has been so kind to offer his expertise to answer literally any question related to health and wellness involving grass-fed meats. Dr. Serrano has a wealth of knowledge from both his farm background and 14 years of clinical experience. This includes working with a number of world class athletes and a large local family practice in Ohio.

Please email using the address below and place Dr. Serrano's name in the subject line. Answers will appear in future U.S. Wellness Newsletters or below in News Alerts.

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Dr. Eric Serrano M.D.
475 North Hill Road
Pickerington - OH - 43147-1157
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello Dr. Serrano:

I've been eating grass-fed beef as much as I can for the past couple years versus the corn-fed variety. I mostly use the 75% ground beef and hamburger patties.

When cooking chicken, I like using a tablespoon of the beef tallow to cook it in (pork chops as well).

Being in my early 40's, I was wondering if there is any research about grass-fed beef and benefits to men from a hormone basis? Does it do anything for the testosterone level or the HGH levels?

Thanks, Marty

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Marty:

Yes, I have information in meat and hormones but it was done with conventional meat. Meat with conventional source increases insulin levels, testosterone levels and nothing in growth hormone.

Now I want to make sure that you understand that monounsaturated fats increase testosterone. Weight lifting also increases testosterone and aerobics decreases them. GH is not affected by meat, but it might increase GH if consumed without carbohydrates.

Marty, I want you to understand that the increase in insulin was done in diabetics and with non organic meat, although I think in a "normal person" it will not increase insulin, but it will increase your testosterone levels. If i wanted to increase my testosterone levels Marty i would do these:

1-lift weights, include high volume low rest between sets (if clients want to know more about lifting ask John and I will write more articles)
2-increase your fat intake, especially saturated and monounsaturated fats and decrease polyunsaturated fats
3-use butter instead of canola oil or corn oil
4-use fat loading days in combination with workout days and also include carbohydrate loading days
5-decrease aerobics
6-load with fish oils, no flax seed oil
7-decrease sugar intake

Take care,
Eric

Steak, Tomato, and Okra Kabobs
Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
• 3 Tbsp red-wine vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
• sea salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 lb NY Kabobs
• 1 lb small tomatoes such as Campari or Baby Roma (about 2 inches wide)
• 3/4 lb okra, trimmed, leaving tops intact

Directions:

Marinate steak:
Whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp pepper. Add 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.

Toss steak with 1/2 tsp salt, then marinate in a sealed bag with 6 Tbsp vinaigrette, chilled, turning bag occasionally, at least 2 hours. Chill remaining vinaigrette.

Make kebabs:
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas). Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and okra with remaining 3 Tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp salt. Thread tomatoes onto 3 or 4 skewers. Thread okra crosswise onto pairs of parallel skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces. Put on a tray.

Thread steak onto remaining skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces (discard marinade). Place on a separate tray.

Oil grill rack, then grill steak skewers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, about 5 minutes total for medium-rare.

Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with some of remaining vinaigrette while hot and let stand 5 minutes.

Grill tomato and okra skewers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until tomatoes just begin to wilt and okra is tender, 8 to 10 minutes total.

Transfer to platter with steak and serve with any remaining reserved vinaigrette.
Adapted from Epicurious.com

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