Teton Waters Ranch, a provider of 100% grass-fed beef products, is announcing the launch of their innovative Teton Taste Buds line. This new line features a blend of veggies with their nutritious 100% grass-fed beef, offering a healthier twist to classics such as hot dogs, mini corn dogs, meatballs and burgers.

Teton Taste Buds is a testament to Teton Waters Ranch's commitment to promoting healthy eating habits among children and families. By incorporating vegetables into these products, and by achieving nutritional results that include lower fat, sodium and sugar across the entire line, Teton Waters Ranch aims to provide a convenient and accessible solution to improve the nutritional profile of comfort foods for kids.

With September being Childhood Obesity Awareness month, the timing serves as a suitable platform for Teton Waters Ranch to raise awareness about the importance of making informed food choices, particularly for the youngest generation. The Teton Taste Buds line aims to support families in their efforts to provide healthier meal options without sacrificing taste or convenience.

"We are thrilled to introduce Teton Taste Buds as a game-changer in the food industry," said Jeff Tripician, CEO of Grass Fed Foods, which includes Teton Waters Ranch and SunFed Ranch. "By combining our premium 100% grass-fed beef with vegetables, we are not only offering a delicious and nutritious alternative, but also contributing to the fight against childhood obesity. We believe that by creating healthier versions of classic favorites, we can make a positive impact on the health and well-being of families across the nation."

"Kids love the taste of these products and parents feel great about serving them because they are a more healthful, affordable, and convenient solution to get kids to eat better. No sugar, no antibiotics, 50% less fat and 38% less sodium than the conventional hot dog, powered with veggies and grass fed beef—all rolled into kid-favorite meals," said Pam Smith, RDN, founder and president of Shaping America's Plate.

Childhood obesity and overall health

  • Eighty-five percent of children who are obese or overweight will develop Type 2 diabetes, according to NIH 2015 research.
  • Childhood obesity is associated with a three-times increased risk of mortality in early adulthood, according to PLOS Medicine 2020.
  • According to the AAP guidelines, "Especially for children, diet and lifestyle must remain at the forefront of obesity prevention and treatment."
  • Diet and lifestyle, not weight loss drugs, are key to combating childhood obesity.
  • Today one in six of American youth, or 14.7 million in the U.S, are obese, according to data from the latest CDC National Survey of Children Health 2022. If nothing is done to address this by 2050, it will be one in two children.
  • Obesity in childhood causes health conditions that previously were not seen in adults, according to CDC 2021.

Taste Buds has already gained significant traction within the industry, with three of the nation's progressive food distributors, UNFI, Farmers and Fisherman, and rastellis.com, partnering with Teton Waters Ranch to bring these innovative products to a younger eater nationwide. The support from these distributors highlights the recognition of the demand for healthier food options for kids, as well as Teton Waters Ranch's commitment to meeting these needs.

"We are thrilled to be one of the first national customers to partner with Teton to help American kids and their parents combat the effects of childhood obesity," said Ray Rastelli III, vice president, Rastelli Foods Group.

"We're extremely pleased to be able to offer another healthy option to retailers who are working to address and promote awareness of healthy eating with parents and grandparents who shop for their children or grandchildren," said Ron Selders, president of Fresh at UNFI.

"We're thrilled to have chefs adding these products to their kid's menus, which helps elevate awareness about the benefits of less sodium, less fat, and no sugar in the diets of our country's most vulnerable," said Kirk Halpern, founder & CEO, Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors.

Teton Waters Ranch invites families, foodservice establishments, and health-conscious individuals to join them in celebrating Childhood Obesity Awareness month.

"And Teton Taste Buds is part of our legacy as a company, it is literally tied to our mission of creating affordable, accessible, quality products that are better for the planet and better for people," said Tripician.

For more information about Teton Waters Ranch and the Teton Taste Buds line, visit tetonwatersranch.com or contact Amanda Duran, CRO, sales@gffoods.com.

Source: Grass Fed Foods