Our Trusted Foundations: The Weston A. Price Foundation
Did you know? In the 1930s, young people’s dental health was declining. They often experienced tooth decay and had crooked teeth. Older generations had healthier teeth and nicer facial shapes. Dr. Weston A. Price (a dentist himself) went on an investigative journey. He suspected that modern processed foods were to blame. He explored traditional cultures in different parts of the world. He saw that people who ate their ancestral diets had straight teeth, strong jaws, and few cavities. This was true even without modern dental care.
Then came the Weston A. Price Foundation in 1999. They say modern diets lack nutrients. Depending too much on processed foods, industrial seed oils, and synthetic additives. Also, low-fat and plant-based trends lack important nutrients. Ones that are vital for growth, immunity, and brain development. WAPF encourages going back to traditional diets. These diets are full of whole foods that are well-prepared and promote long-term health.
The WAPF holds a special place in our hearts because of its focus on children’s health. They examine diets for kids, adults who are planning to conceive, and pregnant women. Looking for root causes, their belief is that our long-term health is in our gut. So, they suggest foods that help your gut and other organs function at their best for example:
- Build baby’s brain
- Prevent childhood issues (physical and behavioral)
- Have a complication-free pregnancy
Additionally, they reject corporate influence. The WAPF is independent. Their shopping guides and recipes don’t follow Big Food or Big Pharma. They suggest options from local farms, small brands, and regular foods. Here is an example of their guide from 2022 (you can buy the one for 2024 on their site for only $5): https://www.westonaprice.org/wp-content/uploads/Shopping-Guide-2022-cover-and-body.pdf
There’s a lot to learn and many more facets of the WAPF. You can read more on their website (https://www.westonaprice.org/) and social media (https://www.instagram.com/westonaprice/). This foundation aims to give families education and autonomy. WAPF empowers parents to make smart choices about food, medicine, and education. It often challenges mainstream views. Families who follow WAPF often see big changes in their children’s behavior, immunity, and development.
P.S. If you want to learn more and join a community of local like-minded people, you’re in luck! Come join the WAPF Winter Garden Chapter! We have monthly meetings. At these gatherings, we enjoy a potluck. We also talk about health, wellness, and food topics.
Sign-up for events here: winter.garden.florida.wapf.chapter@gmail.com
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