What would you say if I asked “can you get full on potato chips?” Likely the answer would be no. Now what about fresh out of the oven potato wedges? Absolutely. And there would also be a difference in how you felt after eating them. So what is the difference?
We all have a “hunger hormone” called Ghrelin.
This is what tells you “yep, I’ve had enough food!” or “feeeeeeed me, the tank is empty!” Very crucial because we’d just keep eating till we pop - or work till we pass out from lack of nutritional energy. Welp…guess what? The reason we can’t fill up on potato chips is because Ghrelin doesn’t even recognize them as food. So Mr. G just keeps knocking at the door. You eat, eat, eat, till your sick. (hmmmm so maybe it isn’t about will power??)
Ghrelin also is responsible for other functions of the body, one being stimulating the pituitary gland to release growth hormone. Well now, that sounds like a big deal. Especially for children.
So. . .what are the majority of kids actually eating today?
The beloved food standard is similar to our potato chip analogy. Children are getting the counterfeit of almost every food. Instead of fruit, they get fruit snacks. Instead of veggies, veggie stick chip things. Instead of farm raised chicken, pink slime nuggets. Instead of raw milk, white chalk stuff. Instead of real butter, lab hydrogen gas compound spread. It’s very disturbing.
One of my favorite parts of owning a dairy is talking to individuals who buy our milk. They often share how much their whole family love it. When young families talk about toddlers on up to teens asking for more raw milk, it makes my heart so happy! Their little bodies are getting the nutrients they need to build! As a parent that is the greatest feeling, knowing your child is having their needs met. I worry all the time…but not in the food department. My family has the nutrition that is needed.
Grass Fed Butter.
I totally validate your feelings of overwhelm. America has NOT made nutrition easy for us. Billions are spent on advertisement for fake foods. When I made changes for my home 14 years ago, I jumped all in. I emptied the pantry of anything with more than one ingredient (literally) and it was a game changer. If that isn’t your personality, start with one thing at a time. For example: replace the store bought butter with homemade. Homemade grass fed raw butter is so satisfying to eat and make. Bonus if you have littles - they get to watch a science experiment!
This lump of useful gold has so many benefits! Like crazy benefits. Here’s a simple list breakdown…
Real, Grass-fed, Raw Butter
Supports brain + nervous system
Supports immune function
Anti-inflammatory
Aids bone development
High mineral + vitamin bioavailability
Supports gut microbiome
Fights pathogens - think candida + parasites - in the digestive tract
Metabolic support
Insulin regulation
Mic drop.
How stinkin’ cool is that!? I get pretty geeked when I see that kind of list. And the best part? A little goes a long way. It’ll be fascinating for you to note how in the beginning you may crave more then as your body gets enough you’ll want less. Watch yourself and family to see if that rings true. That’s how I was!
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
When my husband and I began our Harmony Homestead, we didn’t really know what was in store. I now know that part of my calling in life is to give others knowledge that supports their homes for a lifetime. Changing habits is not easy. A simple task can seem to be a mountain somedays. That’s okay. Lean into God, your family and other positive supports. I know you can accomplish anything you set your mind to! As always - I’m cheering you on.
xoxo - Tasha
PS - I have easy tutorials on my IG page harmonyhomesteadrawmilk along with previous blogs here on my website. It’s soooo simple, I promise!
Stop in the farm store to grab your raw cream, leave it on the counter till its room temp. Whip it for like 3 minutes in your mixer and voila! you have your nutrient packed golden butter!! That’s literally all it is. haha
