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The following items are back in stock:   

• Small Marrow Bones 
• Medium Marrow Bones 
• Long Marrow Bones 
• 75% Lean Ground Beef 
• Sirloin Steak Patties 
• Minute Steaks 
• Raw Grass-Fed Gouda Cheese 
• Nitrate Free Petite Ham 
• Nitrate/White Sugar Free Petite Ham  

Dr. Eric Serrano MD, MS, BC

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Dear Dr. Serrano,  

Thank you for responding to my question about blood pressure concerns and clearing up my confusion about angiotensin (and yes I'm taking 3 meds not one, thanks).
 
I guess what I am searching for is, is it possible to eventually get off meds for high blood pressure or do some people need these meds regardless of what they do?
 
I do plan to loose 20 lbs. (goal 150 lbs), get on an exercise program and eat better (even though my diet has been pretty good for the last six months, very little sugars, grains,
and more proteins and low glycemic vegetables along with whey protein).
 
Thanks again, 

Ken 

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Dear Ken,

It is possible to get off your medications, but it takes time dedication and hard work.

Yes, you will be able with the right diet and supplementation. You are still off, with the statement my diet has been 'pretty good', you are still not in the right mindset.

You also stated you are having very little sugars and grains, and my comment to that is no breaks - no sugars or grains for at least three weeks and no dairy, and lots of water.

In addition, start taking a good multivitamin, like Food Multi IV (1-800-634-6342 code SER030) and alpha omega 3 (1-614-596-7994) and also check your vitamin D levels and make sure you eat clean.  

Good luck,

Dr. Serrano

David Csonka

We are excited to introduce blogger David Csonka to our newsletter staff!  He is the author of the blog Naturally Engineered and an avid crossfit and paleo enthusiast who is also a contributor to the Paleo Magazine.

How to Eat Paleo on a Budget

This article series presents strategies for eating high quality health foods while sticking to a budget.      

#5: Hunting, Gathering, Farming

If you have the space and enough light, try growing your food. Gathering edible plants or nuts from your local open spaces. And if you have the gear, training, and appropriate mindset, consider hunting for food.

Grow and harvest your own produce.

When I was a child growing up in rural North Carolina, I appeared in the local newspaper several times on account of my family producing some "king-sized carrots", as they were referred to. My parents had planted a decent-sized family garden on our several acres of land, and managed to grow a sizable portion of our food throughout the year.

I didn't realize the significance of this self-reliant practice until reaching adulthood, when I learned the real value and expensive nature of high quality food. If you have the space and enough light and water, try growing your food. Many plants grow well enough in pots and you can maximize space with hanging planters such as those upside down tomato pots.

If you don't have the space or tools, check to see if your community has a local gardening club with plots that you can rent. If you do a some research into your local growing season and the types of plants which do well there, with a bit of hard work you stand a good chance of breaking even or saving money on the endeavor.

Gather from public resources or u-pick farms.

Another experience I had as a young child was discovering a veritable gold mine of pecans on my elementary school playground. Nobody had ever paid much attention to the small grove of pecan trees standing there, until an industrious group of students were caught munching on them during lessons one day. After some encouragement from their teacher, the whole class went outdoors and collected as many as they could, eventually turning them into homemade pecan pies for the school to enjoy.

There are many places where farms or orchards don't have the money or manpower to harvest their own fields. Sometimes it's more convenient for them to charge an entrance fee and allow people to walk on with a basket and collect as much as they can carry. This is a common practice for tomato and fruit fields in south Florida where I use to live. Learn about what grows in your area and take advantage of your locally grown foods.

Hunt or fish for wild game and seafood.

I won't go too deep into this subject because I understand it's out of reach for many people, but hunting and fishing for your own food is about the most "paleo" you can really get. Other then the equipment, travel costs, and registration you'll need, the food is free and mother nature approved (better than organic).  You participate in the normal circle of life and you spend some precious time outdoors in nature. What's more rewarding than grilling fish you caught yourself for your whole family?

A hunter might be able to get 50 pounds of meat with a $25 yearly license and a $150 gun that will last more than a lifetime. That pays for the gear the first year. It is a huge part of the way many rural families get by. Even if the cost savings are minimal, you get a secondary benefit from the time spent outdoors, working with your hands, and exploring the woods and waters. It's also beneficial in that you develop a much more intimate understanding of where food comes from.

The Bottom Line

Self-reliance is an invaluable trait, and a quality found in everybody who has survived and thrived in hard times. With a little bit of hard work and industriousness, you can ensure that quality food will be on your dinner plate.  

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David Csonka is a blogger and natural health enthusiast living in Denver, Colorado. His blog naturallyengineered.com covers topics ranging from evolutionary diets to barefoot running and natural movement. He attended the Florida State University where he graduated with a bachelors and masters degree in Information Science. His interests include running and exercising outdoors, hiking, exploring, and capturing the natural world through the lens of his camera.

• 4-6 thick cut pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick - you can use either bone-in or boneless (if you don't have thick-cut, use whatever you have!) 
• 1/2 cup (80 g) almond flour 
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour 
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder 
• 1 tablespoon onion powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne pepper 
• 1/4 cup (60 mL)coconut or olive oil 
• 1-2 large onions, sliced 
• 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock 
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut milk 

1. Rinse pork chops and pat dry. 
2. Meanwhile, mix the flours, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, paprika and chipotle in a shallow dish or plate. 
3. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Reserve the remaining flour. 
4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet (or other sauté pan) over medium heat. Add the oil when hot. 
5. When the oil is barely smoking, add the pork chops, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. 
6. Remove the chops from the pan and set them aside on a plate. 
7. Without cleaning the pan, add the onions in and stir to loosen up any of the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook until onions are well-browned (not burnt) and translucent. 
8. Sprinkle about 2-3 teaspoons of the remaining flour mixture into the onions, adding in the chicken stock, and whisking to combine well. Let sauce thicken a bit (simmer for about 5 minutes). 
9. Stir in the coconut milk, and season to taste. 
10. Add the pork chops back into the pan, spooning the onion sauce over them, and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes or until pork is cooked through.  

Wholesale Hello!

We are happy to introduce a new section in our News Alerts that will shine some light on a featured US Wellness Wholesale customer.  We have many wholesale outlets around the country that many customers may not be aware of, so this is our chance to brag about them!  If you are interested in becoming a US Wellness wholesaler, simply drop us an email at: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com.   

If you are in the Glen Cove, NY area, a great place to stock up on US Wellness burger, steaks and organ sausages is Rising Tide Natural Market.  This amazing little restaurant is celebrating 35 years in business and has been a wholesale customer with us for over six years.  They have a great Facebook page where they post their daily lunch specials, among other things.  If you are ever in the area this is a great place to stop for lunch and get all of your groceries at the same time!   

If you are interested in saving by buying in bulk, simply drop us an email at: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com and we'll be happy to help you sign up for our wholesale program.  We have many different restaurants, specialty stores, gyms, schools, and coops that are taking advantage of some great grass-fed savings! 

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