Dan Gattis is a cattle rancher, trial lawyer, and advocate for beef. Dan has dedicated his life’s work to producing quality food for the community, serving as a steward for the land, and educating others about the positive benefits of eating beef and the beef industry, in general. Dan’s lineage in agriculture harks back seven…

Written by Maria-Paula Carrillo, MS, RDN, LD As a society, we now understand that the evolution of medicine, access to public healthcare, and an increased focus on healthy lifestyles, are great avenues that allow us to improve the length and the quality of our life. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy aging as developing…

John Hollis knows a thing or two about Texas land and livestock. He’s a seventh-generation rancher and carries on the family business at The Diamond I Ranch in Apple Springs, a small town in East Texas. The ranch was founded in 1889 and has been awarded the Texas Department of Agriculture’s “Family Land Heritage” designation….

Written by Hawley Poinsett, MS, RDN, LD Consuming a Mediterranean-style eating pattern is consistently associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease.1 US News and World Report annual ratings2, American Heart Association3, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics4 and countless other health organizations refer to the Mediterranean Diet as one of the healthiest choices for…

Written by Mandy Tyler, M.Ed., RD, CSSD, LD, LAT As a healthcare practitioner, it can be helpful to have simple nutrition tips that can be shared with patients to support building and maintaining lean muscle mass. Let’s take a look at the role of protein for building muscle. Then we will examine the nutrient composition…