Vaughnshire Farm

Here is some info I have found in response to some questions about fat and beef:

“Research shows that grass-fed beef contains fat that is actually good for you. grass-fed beef has more Omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart disease. Grass-fed also contains more beta-carotene and up to five times as much CLA.”

No feedlots, hormones, grain or antibiotics in your meat will give you better tasting meat as well as nutritionally superior meat compared to meat that comes off of a bad fatty grain fed cow. (whose fat is not comparable to grass fed cow fat)

So fat from pasture fed animals is desirable. Fat from grain fed, antibiotic and hormone filled cows is completely different in nutritional content.
Also fake fats like Crisco, margarine and other synthetic fats are completely unhealthy and should be avoided. Homemakers use to use lard instead of Crisco which was a much healthier. Not that you would just eat the lard by the spoonfuls…but the point being that fats consumed in moderation that are real and unmodified are healthy. I prefer raw butter personally as I can not get past the word “lard”. The myth that all fats are bad is simply not true. We need fats–not refined, chemically, altered fats…but real fats are beneficial and downright necessary for life. Breast milk has an incredible high amount of cholesterol because babies need this vital nutrient for proper growth and development of the neurological brain systems.
God designed cows to eat grass, not be packed in a feed lot eating as much grain as possible. Vegetables grown without being genetically modified and chemically bathed are absolutely delicious and wonderfully healthy for you. Dairy products that are raw and fresh are beneficial.
I do not believe that we should consume mostly fat and beef, however. I have just come to believe that these products, naturally produced, in moderation contribute to a well rounded diet. I am very much in favor of freshly extracted juice and lots of vegetables and believe that we should eat more raw food.

I am getting away from the refined, altered, processed, genetically modified, hormonal, medicated, fake foods.

An interesting website with lots of information is called EatWild.com

For further reading on more exact facts about the health benefits of grass-fed products - this article is a must read

Another article: Confused about Fat? Choose Grass-fed!

The Large Family Logistics website has a great family / mothering blog—click here to read some birth stories she has been posting lately.

32 weeks pregnant and slowing…… As these last weeks approach, I have grand nesting plans. The problem is that my grand plans and my physical ability don’t match. I will try and aim my focus on completing those tasks that will aid in an easier last part of pregnancy and postpartum time. Some things on the list are:
1. stocking the pantry
2. buying extra necessary supplies to avoid trips to the grocery store (laundry soap, paper plates, diapers, etc.)
3. Store several weeks worth of freezer meals. Supper and lunches are helpful. Calzones, pizza pocket type sandwiches are great for the freezer and heat up nicely. Supper freezer meals are quick and complete with a fresh salad and some bread or a steamed veggie.
4. Store away extra toys and stuff. Limiting the toys, storing away or getting rid of clutter that will make keeping house difficult. (Why, I should do this regularly!)
5. Order enough prenatal vitamins for the postpartum time— mother’s milk and postpartum teas, herbs, iron building herbs.
6. Gather birthing and baby supplies.
7. Round up helpers. Mother’s helpers for the toddlers, helpers for housekeeping and meals.

Vision Tennessee’s new blog. Check out the link.

and so it starts….Blogging for Tennessee families who want a state worth passing on to their children. For those who are tired of the WWF match between the two political parties, who are growing weary of the courts contempt for the Constitution, and who are looking for a way to make a difference. Hopefully, prayerfully, by the grace of God this will be a site for you.

As time allows we will be identifying various subject areas that need reform in the State of Tennessee. Your suggestions and participation are always welcome. For today, we’ll start with public schools. Not that they are high on the priority list, but because a good resource was found for them today. While it is not specific to TN, it is after all part of the government school system at large, which we have in TN to the tune of about 1,352,845 students as of five years ago and 1.4 million as of 2003. At any rate, I think you’ll enjoy Zero Intelligence.

Remind me to post about the disparity between the elementary school number and the high school numbers.

(Editors note: This was the original post on visiontennessee.com. visiontennessee.com was merge with josiahproject.com in May of 2006. josiahproject.com has been operating since 2002 and changed to the BLOG format in Janurary of 2006)

This link will eventually be the “Natural Birth Photo Page”.

Today begins the official web blog on Birth Dynamics. I was able to update the site with a very primitive natural birth photo page. Since that subject, natural birth photos, is in high demand, I thought I would begin posting some of our natural birth photos. LaMere Photography would like to be a hobby of mine but as of yet, my time is very limited for more pressing demands. I love photos especially black and white and especially newborn or pregnant photos in black and white or vintage toned.

Enjoy.