Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spend less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of our current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
👨🌾 How I Got My Digestion Back on Track After the Holidays
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Hi Reader! I woke up the day after Christmas with bloating and gas—ugh. I tried to be conscious of my digestion, even though there were plenty of rich foods and extra desserts. I didn’t overeat, but it seemed like all the indulgence caught up with me. By the next day, I found myself hiding in my room, hoping my gut would settle down. (I know you’ve probably been there, too, right?) As much as I love the holiday treats, I realized just how important it is to get back on track with digestion. Sometimes, all it takes is a little support to get things normal again. That’s where clean, gut-healing foods come in—especially fermented foods and fresh organic vegetables, which are packed with the enzymes and probiotics our bodies need to heal and stay healthy. Here’s the thing: Our bodies are craving real, nourishing foods that help us digest better, absorb nutrients more efficiently, and feel our best. That’s why I want to make it easy for you to get the gut-supporting foods your body needs, especially after all those holiday indulgences. Fermented foods and organic vegetables are packed with live enzymes and probiotics—two things that are absolutely essential for healthy digestion. If you’re like me and feeling the aftereffects of all that rich food, these foods will help restore balance to your gut and get you feeling better in no time. Here’s why both fermented foods and fresh vegetables are key to getting your digestion back on track:
At Willow Haven Farm, we’ve made it easier than ever to get the high-quality fermented foods and fresh organic vegetables you need to support your gut health. No more confusion over labels or wondering if what you’re buying is truly good for you—we’ve got you covered with raw, unpasteurized fermented foods that preserve all the natural enzymes and probiotics your body needs. How we can help you:
Ready to give your digestion the boost it deserves? We'll keep farming for you! Tessa "back on track" DeMaster P.S. If you can’t wait to get these foods home to your kitchen, stop by our General Store in Breinigsville! We’re open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7 am - 7 pm this week. Saturday 7 am - 4 pm WILLOW HAVEN FARM GENERAL STORE: 8150 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031
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Tessa DeMaster
Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spend less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of our current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
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