Summer Adventures... Summer is the season of adventure, and Americans hit the road in search of everything from sunny beaches and mountain retreats to lakeside cabins, winding rivers, national parks, and world-famous theme parks. Whether you're spending a week at the shore, exploring scenic hiking trails, or gathering with family at a favorite vacation destination, summer offers countless opportunities to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories. While vacations are often associated with indulgence, we don’t want to stray too far from healthy choices we’ve worked hard to maintain. One of the most important ways to stay healthy during summer travel is to stay hydrated. Rising tempera-tures, outdoor activities, and long days in the sun can quickly lead to dehydration if you're not paying at-tention. Keep a reusable water bottle close at hand and make hydration a priority wherever your travels take you. Staying properly hydrated can help support energy levels, physical performance, and overall well-being, allowing you to fully enjoy every summer adventure. Travel also presents plenty of temptations in the form of convenience store snacks, sugary beverages, and highly processed foods. Instead of relying on whatever is available at the next gas station, consider packing a small cooler with nutritious options from US Wellness Meats. Grass-fed Meat Sticks, traditional Pemmican, Pili Nuts, raw cheeses, Paleo Treats®, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, and other wholesome snacks can help fuel your travels without sacrificing quality nutrition. A little preparation goes a long way, and a com-pact cooler can open the door to a wide variety of healthier choices for the road, the beach, the campsite, or the cabin. For longer vacations, you can make healthy eating even easier by coordinating a US Wellness Meats order with your destination. Many customers enjoy having their favorite grass-fed and pasture-raised foods de-livered directly to their home away from home, whether that's a vacation rental, lake house, mountain cab-in, or beach condo. Just give our customer service team a call, and we'll be happy to help with the details. With a little planning, you can enjoy the benefits of eating healthier away from home without worrying about what might be available at your vacation spot. Call our customer service team at 877.383.0051 and talk to a local, onsite person who will help plan your vacation shipment. All the Best, Team USWM | | Sheryl & Nick Shenefelt Our Featured Chef team this month is a mother and son duo. Sheryl Shenefelt is a Certified Nutritionist and author. Her son Nick is a college baseball player for Princeton University. Together they inspire us to share the importance of prioritizing health and nutrition at home and wherever life takes us. | | Guide to Skirt Steak Famous for carne asada, fajitas, and stir fries, skirt steak comes from the plate primal, which is on the underside of the animal below the ribs. The muscles here work hard throughout the animal’s life, which is why skirt steak has the deep, beefy flavor that leaner, less-worked cuts lack. | | Shout Out "Meet the Farm that Healed Me". Bella (Steak & Butter Gal) held her 4th of July Meat-Up in Montana last week. US Wellness Meats' very own John Wood attended and brought 100% grass-fed lamb and beef for the event. Find out more about Bella's next live event at SBG.events | | Time to Load the Freezer with 100% Delicious Grass-fed Perfection | | Sheryl & Nick Shenefelt - July 2026 Featured Chef Our Featured Chef for July 2026 is Sheryl and Nick Shenefelt. Sheryl Shenefelt is a Certified Nutritionist and author. Her son Nick is a college baseball player for Princeton University. Together they inspire us to share the importance of prioritizing health and nutrition at home and wherever life takes us. “I encourage people to nourish themselves from the inside out—body, mind, and spirit. For me, food is one of the most powerful ways we care for ourselves and those we love, creating both nourishment and meaningful connection.” – Sheryl Shenefelt This week Sheryl and Nick prepared Savory Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs and Bacon Brussels. This dish brings together bold, comforting flavors in a simple, weeknight-ready meal. Each bite delivers a balance of rich, savory depth and just the right touch of warmth, making it an easy favorite for anyone who enjoys a little sweet heat on their plate.
SEE THE RECIPE Enter to Fill Your Freezer for FREE Every month we offer readers an opportunity to win grass-fed and pasture-raised meats. Fill your freezer for FREE! Over $170 worth of grass-fed and pastured meats will go to this month's winner. Enter to Win our July 2026 Summer Grilling Bundle, loaded with delicious + nutritious meats perfect for the grill. This contest ends at midnight tonight, July 12, so the time to enter is now. Don't wait! NEW Bone Broth Seasoning Mix We are proud to introduce US Wellness Meats' Bone Broth Seasoning Mix. Our Homemade Bone Broth Seasoning Mix is the perfect complement to our 100% grass-fed, and pasture-raised bones. Add this seasoning mix to your cart along with a variety of bones to make an incredibly tasty, nutrient dense, gut healthy, all-natural, homemade bone broth. Keto & Paleo Friendly, NON-GMO ingredients, Perfect for Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or stove top. New packaging includes 2-packets that will season up to 8-quarts of bone broth. | | Sale ends midnight Sunday 7/19/26 | | | | |
