Starbucks is bringing back its condiment bars in 2025, allowing customers to once again add sugar, milk, and other fixings freely to their coffee. While this decision is undoubtedly aimed at improving customer satisfaction and speeding up service, it’s a troubling step backward for American health, Starbucks is essentially offering customers an easier path to […]
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Lifestyle Counts: How the #Food Lies# We’ve Been Told Contribute to Preventable Cancers
A groundbreaking study by the American Cancer Society reveals that 40% of cancer cases in people over 30 – and nearly half of cancer-related deaths – are linked to preventable lifestyle factors. Among the strongest influencers are diet and exercise, two areas where misinformation and unhealthy food practices have shaped habits for decades. While smoking […]
Sugar Shock: America’s Alarming Addiction to Sweeteners
A recent survey has shed light on a startling and troubling reality: the average American consumes an astonishing 80 pounds of sugar yearly. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Hint Water, the study found that the typical American takes in a jaw-dropping 36,000 grams of sugar annually, which equates to 99 grams per day […]
A Blueprint for Failure: How Bureaucratic Overreach and Corporate Influence Are Undermining America’s Health
A Blueprint for Public Health? Or Blueprint for Bulls***. America is in the midst of a chronic health crisis, with skyrocketing rates of obesity, diabetes, and other preventable diseases that are devastating lives and overwhelming our healthcare system. Despite this, a recently released health blueprint (PDF) offers little more than the same tired government-led solutions […]
3 Ways to Incorporate Cacao Into Your Animal-Based Diet
At Goodnight’s Red River, we love taking nutrient-dense foods like cacao and making them part of your everyday meals. While we’re rooted in an animal-based diet, we believe cacao’s rich history, powerful antioxidants, and healthy fats can complement the protein and nutrients you’re getting from meat, eggs, and dairy. Today, we will show you how […]
Embracing the Power of Cacao: How This Plant-Based Superfood Complements Our Animal-Based Approach
At Goodnight’s Red River, we are rooted in a philosophy that celebrates the benefits of an animal-based diet, prioritizing nutrient-dense foods like grass-fed beef, pasture-raised eggs, and wild-caught fish. But we also recognize that certain plant-based foods, when thoughtfully chosen, can complement and enhance the nutritional benefits of this diet. One such superfood is cacao—a […]
Cacao: Ancient Fuel for Modern Health – A Week-Long Journey with Goodnight’s Red River
Get ready to journey back to the roots of real nutrition with Goodnight’s Red River! Starting tomorrow, we’re kicking off an exciting week-long series that dives deep into the power of cacao, one of nature’s most nutrient-dense superfoods. Throughout the week, we’ll explore everything you need to know about cacao—from its incredible health benefits to […]
New FDA Guidelines: Still Seed Oils, Misplaced Low-Fat Focus, Processed Food, Personal Preference over Health, Still Demonize Meat
The guidelines continue to heavily emphasize grains and plant-based oils like canola, soybean, and sunflower oils, recommending them as part of a “healthy diet.” From Goodnight’s Red River perspective, this emphasis is problematic because these oils are processed and high in omega-6 fatty acids, contributing to inflammation when consumed in excess. Additionally, the encouragement of […]
Veteran-Owned Spice Brands Bringing American Flavor to Your Kitchen
There has been a growing movement to support veteran-owned businesses across the United States in recent years. These businesses, built on the values of discipline, commitment, and perseverance learned in military service, bring something special to the American marketplace. One sector where this is especially true is food, where veteran-owned spice brands are making an […]
Bison Protein Bites
In the fast-paced world we live in, convenience often trumps quality, especially when it comes to nutrition. Protein bars have become a popular go-to snack, marketed as a healthy and quick source of nutrition. But let’s face it—many of these bars are more about marketing than actual health. Loaded with sugars, unhealthy fats, and mysterious […]