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11/08/2025

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

A Columbia University study has revealed that children who share dinner with their families at least four times per week consistently achieve higher grades and demonstrate stronger emotional well-being. Researchers found that regular family meals foster a sense of stability and belonging that directly supports cognitive growth and emotional regulation.

During these shared meals, children are more likely to engage in meaningful conversations that build vocabulary, reasoning, and empathy — all of which contribute to academic success. The structured nature of family dinners also helps children establish healthy routines, improving focus and discipline in schoolwork.

Beyond academics, frequent family meals are linked to lower rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse among teenagers. Experts emphasize that it’s not just about the food — it’s the connection, listening, and communication that strengthen children’s mental and intellectual development.

11/08/2025

🥩Grass-Finished vs. Grain-Finished Beef - Here’s the REAL Truth🥩 (Not the Hype)
👉People love to argue about grass-finished vs. grain-finished beef…
but almost nobody actually knows the facts.
Here’s the reality:
Both cattle spend most of their lives on pasture.
Both are grass-fed.
The ONLY difference is the finishing diet.
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Grass-Finished =
Cattle stay on pasture until harvest.
Lower-energy diet → usually leaner beef with less marbling.
Grain-Finished =
Still grass-fed…
but finished on a high-calorie ruminant diet professionally designed by a ruminant nutritionist.
This is NOT “junk food.”
These finishing diets include:
• Corn
• Silage
• Hay
• Distillers grains
• Barley
• Mineral packs
• Protein supplements
All formulated to support:
Proper rumen function
Healthy weight gain
Animal welfare
High-quality marbling (Prime/Choice)
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Nutrient-for-Nutrient Comparison
Here’s what the actual science shows:
Omega-3s:
Grass-finished has slightly more.
But beef is NOT a meaningful omega-3 source either way.
Difference?
Too small to affect human health.
Omega-6:
Grain-finished has slightly more — but again…
Beef is extremely low in omega-6 regardless.
Difference?
Nutritionally insignificant.
Vitamins/Minerals:
Almost identical.
Any variation is tiny and biologically irrelevant.
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid):
Grass-finished may be a little higher…
but NOT enough to matter unless you're eating several pounds a day.
Protein, creatine, B-vitamins, iron, zinc:
Identical.
No meaningful difference.
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So What Is Different?
Not the nutrients…
The marbling, taste, and price.
Grass-finished:
Leaner
Sometimes “gamier” flavor
Much more expensive
Grain-finished:
More tender
More marbling
Consistent flavor
FAR more affordable
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The Bottom Line
The nutritional difference between grass-finished and grain-finished beef is TINY.
We’re talking differences so small they don't impact human health.
But the cost difference?
HUGE.
You’re paying a premium for a story, not a meaningful nutritional upgrade.
Both types are:
Clean
Nutritious
Complete protein
Rich in B-vitamins, creatine, heme iron, zinc, selenium
Excellent for carnivore or animal-based eating
If you enjoy grass-finished, eat it.
If you prefer grain-finished, enjoy the marbling.
Neither one is “better” — they’re just different finishing methods, not different foods.

11/07/2025

Our soap is available at Millers Orchard!

11/06/2025