| Gut Instinct The practice of fermenting foods has been around literally for thousands of years. Historians estimate it may date back as far as 6000 B.C. Salting, smoking, pickling, and fermentation are some of the ancient forms of food preservation that continue to be useful today. Before refrigeration, these were common methods used to keep food from spoiling. Examples are found in every part of the world; Korea (Kimchi), Bulgaria (Yogurt), Japan (Natto), India (Gundruk), Rome (Sourdough), East Asia (Miso), Europe (Sauerkraut), Hawaii (Poi), etc. Besides being useful for preservation, fermentation also has its health benefits. Modern medicine has been important to our longevity. Unfortunately, with the rise of antibiotics, stressful lifestyles, and factory processed foods, we've also experienced a reduction in healthy gut bacteria. Researchers are only now coming to terms with the importance of healthy gut balance and the relation with our immune systems and overall health. Read Dr. Mercola's article, "Do These Fermented Foods Protect Your Health?" for more information on the importance of probiotics in our diets. Many people are finding joy in making their own fermented foods at home. Study up on the process to make sure you're doing it safely and dive in. Cheese making is a time honored tradition that can provide probiotic benefits, but it does take practice. Yogurt and kefir are fairly easy "do-it-yourself" superfoods you can make right at home with common kitchen tools. There is no need for fancy equipment to get started. All it takes is a little patience and anyone can make delicious and nutritious fermented food. If you've experienced fatigue, rashes or skin irritation, food intolerances, bloating, or autoimmune symptoms, maybe it's time to give it a try. Healing your gut may just add years to your life. Product Feature | Best Cut For Pulled Pork Pulled pork is perfect for cookouts, weeknight meals, holidays — you name it. Plus, it freezes great and makes delicious leftovers. Our Heirloom Pork is pasture raised without antibiotics, gmo feeds, or added hormones. No junk...zero, zip, nada! Our farms practice sustainable farming methods to ensure nutritiously delicious foods. But, what is the best cut for making tasty pulled pork? Read "Best Cut For Pulled Pork" on our Discover Blog for tips and suggestions. Ground Beef Sale - Save 20% On Ground Beef Now through Saturday, August 22nd, save 20% on Ground Beef when you order our 25lb bundle. Each bundle includes 25 - 1lb packages of 75% lean grass-fed ground beef. It's a great time to fill your freezer for less. August Featured Chef | Stacey Venancio Say hello to August Featured Chef Stacey Venancio! Stacey is a full time ACE Certified Personal Trainer as well as an ACE Certified Health Coach. She started the Autoimmune Protocol back in November 2015 and was finally able to put her celiac disease, leaky gut, and chronic fatigue into full remission. 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Shout Out | Fit Family Table Unboxing Joel (@fitfamilytable) on Instagram is celebrating his first delivery of food from US Wellness. We are always thrilled to see the excitement of these first time shipments. Our hope is that each and every customer, new and old, enjoy our pasture raised meats. Our sincere thanks to Joel for sharing his experience! Joel's delivery included: Nutrient dense Ground Beef with Liver, Heart & Kidney, Ground Beef, Bacon, Chicken Thighs, Ground Pork, Pork Sausage, and Pork Shoulder Roast. Do you have an unboxing or favorite product, recipe, or kitchen tip to share with our readers? Tag us or include us (#uswellnessmeats or @uswellnessmeats) on your social media posts whenever you have a fresh new idea for a meal and we'll share with the rest of the community. Enjoy! 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