| Fatty Acids Are Essential When it comes to fatty acids, our bodies need a variety. Like most things in life, it's helpful and healthful to have the right balance. Essential fatty acids, like Omega-3 and Omega-6, are those our bodies do not produce naturally, so we have to get them from the foods we eat. Omega-9 fatty acids are actually produced by the body so they aren't considered essential to our diet. Most Americans tend to get enough of the Omega-6 and Omega-9's, but are lacking in Omega-3's. Omega-3 fatty acids are responsible for healthy brain functions. They also appear to be important for heart health. Omega-3's (EPA, DHA, and ALA) play a variety of roles like reducing inflammation, improving blood pressure, lowering triglyceride levels, and slowing the progression of Alzheimer's just to name a few. If most American's are short on Omega-3's, what can we do about it? Since these come from our diets, it's important to choose foods that have a good balance or are particularly high in Omega-3 levels. It tends to be more difficult for the body to process Omega-3's from plant sources, so some other alternatives are: Alaskan Wild-Caught Salmon, Grass-fed Beef and Bison, Mackerel, Cod, Tuna, and Grass-fed Lamb. Most studies show grass-fed, grass-finished beef has between 2-5 times more Omega-3's than conventional grain-fed beef with a good balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. There's more good news about grass-fed beef; it contains 2-3 times more CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) than grain-fed. Ruminant animals have digestive systems that are made for eating and processing grass. A grain-based diet for cattle changes the pH levels so they are not able to produce as much healthy CLA. You can read more about fatty acids and their benefits to health in Dr Mercola's article on our Discover Blog. Product Feature | Pork Belly Pork Belly is fast becoming a top menu choice at fine dining establishments. Many Asian cultures have enjoyed this richly flavored food for generations. Is it better than bacon? Read more about what makes this dish so appealing to more and more people all over the world. Try these Pork Belly recipes from our Discover Blog. Whole30 | Program & Coaching Whole30 has become a cultural sensation over the past 10 years. The concept is fairly simple to follow; eat whole foods for 30 days which allows the body to heal and recuperate. Thousands have had success with the program. Just a few years ago, Whole30 introduced a coaching program to help encourage and instruct followers of their dietary protocols. US Wellness is pleased to offer a wide variety of Whole30 Approved foods. If you've been considering alternatives to get back on track with your diet, give this a shot. September Featured Chef | Tim Ganley We're delighted to have Tim Ganley as our September Featured Chef. Tim is a Master Yoga Instructor Trainer, SUP & Yoga Instructor Trainer, Master Fitness Trainer, Mobility Technician Expert, Nutrition Specialist, Adventure Coach, and Author. He is the founder of Yoga Energy Studio and co-creator of Spartan Mind Strength. You can learn more about Tim and explore his recipes on the Discover Blog. Enter To Win | Last Call For Entries Our $150 September Healthy Proteins Contest ends tonight, Sunday, September 13 at midnight. Here's your chance to stock up on all-natural, grass-fed and pasture raised foods for free. Pinterest | Eat Healthy Forum If you haven't visited our Pinterest board, we invite you to check it out. We have a collection of useful pins on everything from Party Food and Healthy Holiday Food, to gut healthy Bones and Broth. If you're on a Whole30 diet, we also have a plethora of Whole30 Approved recipes posted. Hope to see you there! Burger Bundle Sale | Save 20% On Ground Beef Now through Saturday, September 19th, 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. Category Sale | Save A Bundle On Breakfast Favorites Now through Saturday, 9/19, save 15% on everything in our Breakfast Favorites category. We've got everything for a classic country breakfast, like: Sugar-free Pork Bacon, Sugar-free Pork Breakfast Sausage, Chicken Apple Sausage Links, Beef Pemmican and more. Avoid lines at the grocery store...we'll deliver right to your door. Most orders are delivered within 24-48 hours after leaving our facility. Holistic Health Matters | Get To Know Your Farmer David Sandstrom interviews US Wellness farmer and managing partner, John Wood, in the latest episode of Holistic Health Matters. If you'd like to learn more about how US Wellness started 20 years ago, why deer won't eat GMO corn, the history of grass-fed cattle, or the digestive system of a cow, this is an episode you won't want to miss. You can tune-in to David's show here! Thanks to David Sandstrom for a great show. Shout Out | Spaghetti and Nutrient-Dense Meatloaf We love any chance we can to sneak extra nutrients into our and our family's diet. One of our most popular products is our Ground Beef with Liver, Heart, and Kidney. This ground beef organ blend makes it so easy to work nutrient-dense organ meats into your diet. USWM patron Janet shared her Spaghetti and Meatloaf dinner that included Ground Beef mixed with Ground Beef With Liver, Heart, and Kidney. It is a fun and nutritious addition to a classic dish. A special thank you to Janet for tagging us. Your meal looked delicious! 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! Sincerely, John & Staff on behalf of the farm families of US Wellness Meats Customer Service: (877) 383-0051 Direct Line: (573) 767-9040 Fax: (573) 383-7004 USA Store: www.USWellnessMeats.com Canada Store: www.grasslandbeef.ca Email: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com P.S. Click for Canada Shipping details P.P.S. Remember to forward this newsletter to your friends and help spread the word about sustainably raised, all-natural foods. Browse our Discover Blog for new recipes, featured chefs, health & wellness articles, product information & more! | 
