The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity founded in 1999 to disseminate the
research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price, whose studies of isolated non-industrialized peoples
established the parameters of human health and determined the optimum characteristics of human
diets. Dr. Price’s research demonstrated that humans achieve perfect physical form and perfect health
generation after generation only when they consume nutrient-dense whole foods and the vital fat-
soluble activators found exclusively in animal fats.
WHERE TO START?
If you are new to our principles please take the Beginner Tour on the Weston A. Price Foundation website or take the Tour for Vegetarians. You may also want to view the Beginner Videos. We also recommend you download the Healthy 4 Life booklet, and check out our Recommended Reading section.
Just want to learn more? Read the WAPF dietary guidelines below, and get started on the road to better health!
WAPF GUIDELINES FOR NUTRITION AND HEALTH:
Eat whole, natural foods.
Eat only foods that will spoil, but eat them before they do.
Eat naturally-raised meat including fish, seafood, poultry, beef, lamb, game, organ meats and eggs.
Eat whole, naturally-produced milk products from pasture-fed cows, preferably raw and/or fermented, such as whole yogurt, cultured butter, whole cheeses and fresh and sour cream.
Use only traditional fats and oils including butter and other animal fats, extra virgin olive oil, expeller-pressed sesame and flax oil and the tropical oils (coconut and palm).
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, in salads and soups, or lightly steamed.
Use whole grains and nuts that have been prepared by soaking, sprouting or sour leavening to neutralize phytic acid and other anti-nutrients.
Include enzyme-enhanced lacto-fermented vegetables, fruits, beverages and condiments in your diet on a regular basis.
Prepare homemade meat stocks from the bones of chicken, beef, lamb or fish and use liberally in soups and sauces.
Use herb teas and coffee substitutes in moderation.
Use filtered water for cooking and drinking.
Use unrefined Celtic sea salt and a variety of herbs and spices for food interest and appetite stimulation.
Make your own salad dressing using raw vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and expeller-pressed flax oil.
Use natural sweeteners in moderation, such as raw honey, maple syrup, dehydrated cane sugar juice and stevia powder.
Use only unpasteurized wine or beer in strict moderation with meals.
Cook only in stainless steel, cast iron, glass or good quality enamel.
Use only natural supplements.
Get plenty of sleep, exercise and natural light.
Think positive thoughts and minimize stress.
Practice forgiveness.