Who is Weston A. Price, and what does he have to do with small farms?
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November 10, 2017
I am honored to be attending the annual Weston A. Price Foundation Conference (WAPF) this weekend in Minneapolis. We are sponsoring the event and are excited to connect with some like-minded farmers and real food eaters. If you are going to be at the event, please come to our table and say hello!
The WAPF is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 with the mission of continuing and publicizing the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston A. Price. Dr. Price studied isolated indigenous and non-industrialized communities to determine the optimal human diet that promotes whole body health and healing. He discovered that it is possible to achieve perfect physical form and health over generations when your diet comprises nutrient-dense whole foods, and, most importantly, vital animal fats.
The WAPF promotes eating whole, unprocessed foods from quality sources that produce real nutrient-dense food. Here’s a basic overview of its dietary guidelines:
Eat pasture-raised meat fed natural diets
Eat wild caught fish from healthy waters
Eat full-fat and raw milk products
Eat generous amounts of animal fats like butter and lard and egg yolks
Take cod liver oil as a supplement
Eat soaked or sprouted whole grains
Include lacto-fermented foods in your diet on a regular basis
Use sweeteners in moderation
Prepare homemade bone broth and consume often
On the flip side, the WAPF also lists dietary dangers, which include commercially processed food, pasteurized milk, and anything artificial, among many other things.
To this end, the foundation promotes small farms with morals, like Miller’s Biodiversity Farm. Over 99% of our products are supported by the WAPF.
As I travel and become immersed in the Weston A. Price Foundation, I plan to bring some nourishing travel food. Beef stix, potato chips fried in lard, hard-boiled eggs, and wholesome granola bars are packed in my backpack. Yum! If you are traveling anywhere for the Thanksgiving holiday, enjoy your travels!
