We're excited to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Karen Winstead to today's show to talk about planning for a safe and natural childbirth! We'll discuss what options there are when choosing if you want to birth at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital; how to choose a qualified midwife; how a midwife supports mamas throughout pregnancy and beyond; and more.
This is a really interesting conversation for anyone wanting to learn more about their childbirth options - you won't want to miss it!
We're excited to share one of our favorite products on today's show: *Green Pasture Products Cod Liver Oil* https://www.greenpasture.org?ref=186082 Use code ggt10 for 10% off your order!
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There is a lot of talk these days about seed and vegetable oils as well as the dangers of traditional fats. But are these “heart healthy” oils really good for us, and do traditional fats such as butter and lard actually cause heart disease?
Join Maureen in a conversation with author Sally Fallon Morell, current and founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, as we discuss the benefits and risks of both, in particular why traditional fats build health while modern, industrialized fats and oils actually cause harm.
We're excited to share one of our favorite products in today's show: *Simply Ghee - a better butter* Use code HEALTH for 10% off your first order https://shop-simply-ghee.myshopify.com/?ref=ggt
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Why do small family farms matter, and does the way we farm really make a difference? Is it important to source our foods locally, and how does doing so affect our own physical health, as well as the health of our communities?
Join Maureen as she shares a conversation with Thad and Gayle Montgomery of Melvin’s Farm to Fork Store in Wirtz, VA, as they discuss the history of their own family farm, their return to it, and why all of this does really matter!
Video Chapters: 00:35 Meet Thad and Gayle Montgomery of Melvin's Farm to Fork Store! 08:13 MUST SEE: Farmer Thad's high school graduation picture 😁 09:55 A picture of the Gayle and Thad's family - farming is a family affair with these wonderful friends! 10:40 More about the Melvin's Farm to Fork Store - a wonderful community offering not only food, but also education with local teachers and craftsmen 12:20 More about our upcoming event God-Given Food as Medicine at Melvin's Farm to Fork! 16:10 What is life like on this multi-generational, family farm? 20:55 Why Thad and Gayle choose to invest their time and resources into their farm, their community, and growing food as medicine 23:55 Why local, regenerative farms are important! 27:22 Redefining what LOCAL means for you, your family, the farmers, and your community 33:58 The actual expense of buying your food locally - we can pay for it on the front end with good food or we can pay for it on the back end with doctor bills and pharmaceuticals 37:55 Important questions to ask yourself: Why is food so cheap?? Who is losing money?? Is this food real and is going to help or harm?? 42:34 Viewer Question: Is $10 for a gallon of A2A2 milk a good price? Thad shares more info about A2 vs A1 milk 44:57 Understanding the value of a locally grown product when farmers are producing their foods the right way 49:05 USDA food labeling vs. the TRUTH of what the big grocery store "cage free" eggs or "organic" food label actually means 50:47 The symbiotic relationship between God's perfect design for sun, soil, grass, animals, and how this diversity fuels the human body
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If you have ever wondered what ghee is all about and why you should be using it for cooking and buttering your bread, listen up!! In today’s episode, we are joined by two of our favorite ladies - Nancy and Bev of Simply Ghee! These ladies are full of fun and enthusiasm and love sharing their story about how Simply Ghee came to be.
We cover all the ghee basics, from the nutritional aspect to how cow's digestive system works to how they choose their ingredients (and why it matters where the ingredients come from!). We also dive into their AMAZING spice powders - they're delicious and have become a staple in our daily cooking!
These ladies are on a mission to share this wonderful superfood with the world and we can't wait for you to join us! You will learn a lot!
01:35. Meet the Ghee Gals! 08:23. So What's the Big Deal About Ghee?? 12:51 All About That A2A2! 15:34 Superfood Ghee - Full of Nutrients! 19:29 What Animals Eat is Important Too 22:11 God Gave Cows 4 Stomachs for a Reason 26:02 Salt, Spices, Seasonings and More! 30:20 The BEST Products Start With the BEST Ingredients 38:04 Thank you Simply Ghee - We Can't Wait to See What's Next!
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