Health Country

03/11/2026

I love this! Taking control of your health starts in the kitchen.

Store open today 11-5.

Cooking is your way out of sickness, and your path to freedom from processed food and towards vibrant health and a happier life. ⁣
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When we cook, we not only nourish our bodies and souls, but we also rebuild our communities, strengthen the bonds within our families and it’s fun! ⁣
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What will you be cooking tonight?⁣

03/10/2026

Small businesses making America Great Again, as usual!! We are blessed to have Simply Nourished here in our small(ish) town. Shop local every chance you get!

Five years ago, I unlocked the door to Simply Nourished in Mason City for the very first time. I remember feeling excited… and honestly a little nervous too. Opening a small business is a leap of faith.

What I didn’t know then was how incredible this community would be.

Over the past five years, so many of you have chosen to shop local, support a small family business, and make Simply Nourished part of your weekly routine.

Every visit, every conversation, every recommendation to a friend has helped keep this little store going.

When you shop local, you're doing something powerful. You're supporting real people, local jobs, and the heart of a community.

As we get closer to celebrating our 5-year anniversary this April, I just want to say thank you.

How long have you been shopping at Simply Nourished?

Were you an OG shopping with Ashley in Clear Lake?

If you’ve been part of the journey, I’d love to hear from you!

— Melissa

03/10/2026

We sell a lot of Brazil nuts here at the store. Let food by the medicine, and medicine be thy food.

The store is open today 11-5.

03/09/2026

We don't like to be negative, but we must live in reality. Doctors are wonderful, but their expertise tends towards pharmaceuticals more then root cause fixes.

The store is open today 11-5.

The stark reality of modern healthcare is that chronic diseases have become a lucrative business. While doctors receive limited training in nutrition and natural health, they are well-versed in prescribing pharmaceuticals, which often mask symptoms rather than curing the underlying causes. This creates a cycle where patients continuously return for medications, but the root issues remain unresolved.

This model benefits pharmaceutical companies, which continue to profit from ongoing treatments, but it does little to address the lifestyle factors that contribute to chronic disease. Factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and excessive stress are often the root causes of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

To truly combat chronic illness, we must focus on prevention, proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes rather than just managing symptoms with drugs. A more holistic approach to healthcare is needed to reduce the burden of chronic diseases on both individuals and the healthcare system as a whole. 💊⚖️

03/06/2026

If you want blood tests done without having to go through a local doctor, this is an excellent option!

The store is open today 11-5.

From 30+ at-home lab tests to virtual care via licensed providers, Everlywell gives you actionable information and easy, secure access to digital healthcare.

03/05/2026

Great job MAHA!! This is change we want to see in our country. Health must start with nutrition.

03/04/2026

What are your favorite ways to use nutritional yeast?

Did you know that nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of essential nutrients?

The most crucial nutrient in nutritional yeast is vitamin B1. In fact, vitamin B1 is the most important water-soluble vitamin for the body.

The benefits of vitamin B1 include:
-Reduced stress
-Increased energy
-Reduced anxiety, panic, and nightmares
-Enhanced sleep
-Healthy hair support
-Healthy breathing support
-Reduced brain fog

When you’re on a high-carb diet, your requirement for vitamin B1 skyrockets. But whether or not you’re currently consuming carbs, nutritional yeast is a healthy addition to your plate.

Find out more about the benefits of nutritional yeast: https://drbrg.co/3ZZHFYj

03/03/2026

We have the best customers here at Health Country! Check out one of our customers introducing everyone to her beautiful, heritage biodynamically raised cows! This is what taking care of the earth and our health looks like!

A closer look at some of the bull calves.

03/03/2026

Keeping our knees healthy is hard, esp as we get older. Check out this article with some excellent information on how to do just that!

The store is open today 11-5.

Discover how your lower legs hold the key to stronger, happier knees in this 2-hour movement workshop with biomechanist Katy Bowman.

03/02/2026

Iron is a mineral that we take for granted-until we can't! Check out these important functions of iron in the human body.

The store is open today 11-5.

Iron does more than you think.

From energy to oxygen flow, these 3 benefits make it a must-have mineral.

Shop our Iron line Hema-Plex for 15% off: https://bit.ly/4ae3N69.

02/27/2026

Castor oil is still very popular, and for good reason! Dr Berg recommends using castor oil consistently and over a long period of time. That is true of most natural remedies. Consistency is key!

The store is open today 11-4.