The Weston A. Price Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting traditional, nutrient-dense, whole foods in the human diet. The foundation has released a shopping guide annually since 2004, which rates foods on their nutrient density and lack of additives and processing. The foundations dietary guidelines include:
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Whole Foods: Eat real, whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains.
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Preparation: Use whole grains, legumes, and nuts that have been prepared by soaking, sprouting, or sour leavening to neutralize phytic acid, enzyme inhibitors, and other anti-nutrients. Include enzyme-rich lacto-fermented vegetables, fruits, beverages, and condiments in your diet on a regular basis. Prepare homemade stocks from the bones of pastured chicken, beef, and lamb fed non-GMO feed, and wild fish, and use liberally in soups, stews, gravies, and sauces. Use filtered water for cooking and drinking.
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Fats: Consume liberally meat fats such as lard, tallow, etc. No industrial oils (corn, soy, canola, etc) are recommended. Very small amounts of olive oil and coconut oil are allowed.
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Lacto-fermented foods: Include with every meal.
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Bone broths: Consume liberally.
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Fat-soluble activators, Vitamins A, D, and K: Consume liberally of foods that contain them.
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Vitamin D: Needs to be consumed as part of food, in balance with vitamin A. Take 2-5000 IU per day as a supplement.
The Weston A. Price Foundation does not have any specific products or ingredients that they promote or sell. Instead, they focus on promoting traditional, nutrient-dense, whole foods in the human diet. The foundations dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of consuming whole, unprocessed foods and preparing them in a way that maximizes their nutrient content. They also recommend consuming a variety of foods to ensure a balanced nutrient intake.
