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| Hello from the farm,
A little earlier every day, the sun rises over our pastures - and on our farm, the rhythm of the day is written in light.
Whether it’s elbows deep in the earth testing our soil health, bustling in the kitchen crafting healthy new recipes, or going booth-to-booth at a tradeshow sharing nutritional insights, our family and team know just how busy life can get - and how easily time can slip away from you when there’s so much to do!
In this issue, we’re diving into simple, practical ways to stay on track with your nutrition—even when your schedule feels anything but manageable—and sharing a look back at our time at Expo West. Springing into Wellness: Staying Nutritious when Life Gets Busy Event Highlight: Expo West 2026 Nutrients by the Numbers: Calcium Recipe: Creamy, Protein-Packed Tomato Soup Featured Retailers: Leg Up Farmer’s Market and Oliver’s
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| Whether you’re calorie-tracking, protein-packing, or just trying to work real, organic foods into your diet, we believe there are easy ways to keep good nutrition on your plate when you have a lot of plates to spin. |
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Meal Prepping Save time and reduce daily stress by planning and preparing healthy meals in advance. By cooking in bulk once and portioning meals for the week, it becomes easier to stay nourished without the hassle of last-minute decisions or takeout.
Recipes that are scalable and store well are the key to meal prep. Here are some of our favorites from our blog: |
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| Nutrition-Tracking Apps Keeping a food journal is one of the fundamental strategies for feeling grounded in our food choices throughout the day. But where a hand-written log is designed to help us slow down, meditate, and take dedicated time for mindfulness, phone apps like MyFitness Pal, Cronometer, Noom, and Fitbit help you track calories, macros, and water intake on-the-go.
Bonus features like barcode scanning, recipe building, AI analytics, and integration with wearables like smart watches help ensure your data is accurate and your nutrition goals are in alignment with your unique lifestyle. |
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| Easy Meals for Satiety Whole foods that promote satiety (staying fuller for longer) will keep you energized throughout a busy day. When quick meals and snacks are built around filling |
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| nutrients like protein, healthy fats, and fiber, it becomes easier to avoid the energy crashes that often come from highly processed convenience foods.
Keeping nutrient-dense staples like yogurt, kefir, hard-boiled eggs, overnight oats, fresh fruit, nuts, and pre-cut vegetables on hand ensures that satisfying options are always within reach—no complicated preparation required. |
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Natural Products Expo West was a whirlwind week for our team—introducing our A2/A2 organic milk to retailers nationwide while reconnecting with brands and farmers across the natural foods space.
Stephanie Alexandre led the charge, sharing excitement around our recent Edacious Food Lab results and highlighting the verified nutrient density of our dairy products at every opportunity. |
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We also sampled a new product with select retailers to gather feedback on its texture and formulation—key to maintaining the rich, creamy quality we’re known for. The product is slated for release later this year, with newsletter subscribers getting the first announcement.
Some of our favorite Expo West moments: Reconnecting with the team at WonderCow Running out of samples on day one (a good problem!) Partnering alongside StarWalker Organic Farms with nearly matching booths Building new relationships at the Why Regenerative Expo.
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While dairy protein often gets the spotlight for keeping you full, it doesn’t work alone. Calcium steps in as a powerful partner, supporting metabolic balance and helping signal fullness so your meals stay satisfying and energizing longer. Together with dairy’s protein and healthy fats, this mineral helps make calcium-rich foods satisfying and sustaining additions to busy-day meals.
Calcium is an essential mineral usually known for supporting strong bones and teeth, but it also plays an important role in muscle function, nerve signaling, and hormone regulation. Research suggests calcium can also support satiety and appetite regulation. Higher calcium intake—especially from dairy—has been linked to increased levels of peptide YY (PYY), a hormone that signals fullness to the brain.¹, ³
Sources: Dougkas A. et al., European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2013). Christensen R. et al., Obesity Reviews (2009). Zemel M.B., Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2011).
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| | Founded in 1988, Oliver’s Market has grown from a single neighborhood grocery into a beloved, employee-owned market in Sonoma County with a focus on local partnerships, fair prices, and high-quality products while offering customers a wide selection of both natural and conventional groceries.
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| | Leg Up Farmers Market is a full-service natural foods grocery store in Pennsylvania that supports the work of organizations that provide life-changing therapy for those with special needs. They serve over 700 families a year, and support for them and Leg Up Farmer’s Market makes that possible!
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