New Life Acres: Homesteading, Gut Health, and the Simple Life in Winnipegosis
Along the edge of Winnipegosis, a small town in Manitoba, a family of four is living a life grounded in self-sufficiency, natural wellness, and deep intention. At New Life Acres, Rachelle and Denis, along with their two daughters, are building more than a homestead — they’re building a lifestyle rooted in health, tradition, and the healing power of real food.
In a world where convenience often comes at the cost of nutrition, their story is a refreshing reminder that optimal gut health starts with what you grow, raise, and prepare with your own hands.
A Garden That Nourishes Inside and Out
At the heart of New Life Acres is a thriving garden that keeps the family well-fed year-round. They grow a wide range of vegetables, including broccoli, onions, garlic, and potatoes, and one of their favorite crops: strawberries. These juicy, sun-ripened berries are a family favorite and a powerful food for gut health, rich in fiber and inflammation-fighting polyphenols.
By growing their own food, they control what goes into their bodies — no pesticides, no preservatives — just clean, nutrient-dense produce that supports their microbiome and immune systems naturally.
Ethically Raised Meat for True Nourishment
The family also raises their own animals: rabbits, chickens, pigs, and beef cattle. It’s about more than just food — it’s about connection, responsibility, and gratitude.
Their chickens provide fresh eggs daily, and their rabbits and pigs offer a sustainable source of clean, protein-rich meat. Their beef is pasture-raised and grass-fed, resulting in healthier fat profiles and more nutrient-dense cuts. They use everything they can — often making broth, stews, and dishes that incorporate nourishing organ meats.
This style of eating helps build strong gut walls, lower inflammation, and improve overall digestion — all without store-bought shortcuts.
From Scratch: The Homestead Kitchen
What truly sets New Life Acres apart is what happens in the kitchen. Rachelle bakes homemade bread, churns butter, and makes cream, yogurt, and cheese from their goat’s milk. Their meals are built from the ground up — literally — using ingredients they grow or raise themselves.
Their yogurt and fermented dairy products are naturally rich in probiotics, while the bread and vegetables offer the prebiotics needed to feed those friendly gut microbes. It’s the kind of balanced, traditional diet that keeps the microbiome thriving.
Sharing the Journey on YouTube
Through their YouTube channel, New Life Acres invites others into their world. Their videos show what daily life looks like on a small homestead — from preserving strawberries to processing meat to making homemade yogurt. They also share honest moments of raising two young daughters in a home without many modern distractions, where every day is a hands-on learning experience.
The channel isn’t about perfection — it’s about real life, real food, and rediscovering forgotten skills that lead to better health.
Supporting the Gut with Modern Tools: BlueHue Digestive Transit Time Capsules
While New Life Acres shows us what natural gut support looks like, there are simple tools anyone can use to learn how their body is functioning — no matter where they live. One of the most helpful is BlueHue Digestive Transit Time Capsules.
BlueHue is a visual digestive tracking capsule made from natural food-safe dyes and butterfly pea flower. You take one after a meal, and monitor how long it takes to pass through your system by watching for a blue bowel movement. This tells you your digestive transit time — an important but often overlooked marker of gut health.
Fast transit might mean you’re not absorbing nutrients properly, while slow transit can point to low fiber or dehydration. BlueHue gives you a clear signal about what’s going on inside, so you can make better choices — whether you live on a farm or in a city.
Final Thoughts
New Life Acres is a powerful reminder that true wellness doesn’t come from a bottle or a fad — it comes from what you grow, what you make, and how you live. Rachelle, Denis, and their daughters are raising more than food — they’re raising awareness about what it really means to nourish your body.
Whether you're growing your first strawberries, baking a loaf of bread, or testing your digestion with BlueHue, you can take steps toward better gut health today.
Because feeling your best starts with feeding your gut — and there's no better inspiration than a family doing just that, every single day.