At Goodnight’s Red River, we’re all about getting back to the roots of real, nutrient-dense food. Our focus is on animal-based nutrition, but there’s a place in our philosophy for certain plant-based superfoods that complement the high-quality protein and fats we prioritize. Cacao is one of those rare plant foods that has a rich history […]
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The Mind-Body Connection: How Cacao Supports Mental and Physical Well-Being in an Animal-Based Diet
At Goodnight’s Red River, we believe that true health goes beyond just physical fitness—it’s about finding balance between body and mind. Our animal-based approach focuses on nutrient-dense foods like pasture-raised meats and eggs to fuel your body with the protein and fats it needs to thrive. But did you know that cacao, one of the […]
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 […]
The Ancient Power of Cacao: How This Superfood Fits Into Our Evolutionary Diet
At Goodnight’s Red River, our approach to food is deeply rooted in the evolutionary wisdom of our ancestors. Long before industrial farming and modern dietary trends, humans thrived on a diet rich in nutrient-dense, animal-based foods that fueled our bodies and the growth of our brains and civilizations. Our focus on grass-fed meats, pasture-raised eggs, […]
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 […]
Cooking Like a Cowboy: Lessons from Charles Goodnight’s Food Truck err… Chuckwagon
The image of the American cowboy evokes a sense of freedom, rugged independence, and hard work under the vast skies of the open range. But what many people don’t realize is that much of cowboy culture, especially during the long cattle drives, revolved around the chuckwagon: the original mobile kitchen. Invented by Texas cattleman Charles […]
Culinary Traditions Along the Red River: A Blend of Texas and Native Heritage
The Red River forms a natural boundary between Texas and Oklahoma, separating two states with distinct histories and culinary traditions. But more than just a line on a map, this region has been a crossroads of cultures for centuries, where the influences of Native American, Mexican, Southern, and cowboy cooking all come together. Along the […]