Hiatus

Our meetings will be on hold until future notice.  I am hoping we will resume sometime this winter and maybe do an every other month meeting/potluck.  Meanwhile feel free to check this blog for interesting articles or to ask questions.  Ann Marie and I have many local contacts for meat, dairy, eggs and such.  Have a beautiful summer!

Meeting Today!

Well, a little short notice, but better late than never, right?  Meeting TODAY @3pm talking about the many benefits of COD LIVER OIL :)

Shoot me an email for directions.

Flagstaff Chapter Meeting

This Sunday March 14th!!  Come one, come all :) 
Where the CSA meets (old Aradia Bookstore) @3pm.  Join us for a lively discussion focusing on nutrient dense foods.  Email aubreylou@hotmail.com for more information.

Save the Date

Sandy Bryce will be presenting in Flagstaff.  I will have more information as the date draws closer.  Sounds like it will be a great event!  Here is the email she sent:

I am going to present the Nourishing Traditional Diets video to the members and friends of my church, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Flagstaff. 

We will be showing the 5 hour video "Nourishing Traditional Diets" by Sally Fallon, and lunch and snacks will be included.  We will be having it on Saturday, May 8 at the White House Retreat Center from 9-3, with a $20 donation per person requested.

Please leave a comment or shoot me an email if you are interested.  Thanks!

About the Foundation

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 nonindustrialized 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.
The Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. It supports a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic and biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest and informative labeling, prepared parenting and nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establishment of universal access to clean, certified raw milk and a ban on the use of soy formula for infants.
The Foundation seeks to establish a laboratory to test nutrient content of foods, particularly butter produced under various conditions; to conduct research into the "X Factor," discovered by Dr. Price; and to determine the effects of traditional preparation methods on nutrient content and availability in whole foods.
The board and membership of the Weston A. Price Foundation stand united in the belief that modern technology should be harnessed as a servant to the wise and nurturing traditions of our ancestors rather than used as a force destructive to the environment and human health; and that science and knowledge can validate those traditions.
The Foundation's quarterly journal, Wise Traditions in Food, Farming, and the Healing Arts, is dedicated to exploring the scientific validation of dietary, agricultural and medical traditions throughout the world. It features illuminating and thought-provoking articles on current scientific research; human diets; non-toxic agriculture; and holistic therapies. The journal also serves as a reference for sources of foods that have been conscientiously grown and processed.

Dietary Guidelines

1. Eat whole, natural foods.
2. Eat only foods that will spoil, but eat them before they do.
3. Eat naturally-raised meat including fish, seafood, poultry, beef, lamb, game, organ meats and eggs.
4. 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.
5. Use only traditional fats and oils including butter and other animal fats, extra virgin olive oil, expeller expressed sesame and flax oil and the tropical oils—coconut and palm.
6. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, in salads and soups, or lightly steamed.
7. Use whole grains and nuts that have been prepared by soaking, sprouting or sour leavening to neutralize phytic acid and other anti-nutrients.
8. Include enzyme-enhanced lacto-fermented vegetables, fruits, beverages and condiments in your diet on a regular basis.
9. Prepare homemade meat stocks from the bones of chicken, beef, lamb or fish and use liberally in soups and sauces.
10. Use herb teas and coffee substitutes in moderation.
11. Use filtered water for cooking and drinking.
12. Use unrefined Celtic seasalt and a variety of herbs and spices for food interest and appetite stimulation.
13. Make your own salad dressing using raw vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and expeller expressed flax oil.
14. Use natural sweeteners in moderation, such as raw honey, maple syrup, dehydrated cane sugar juice and stevia powder.
15. Use only unpasteurized wine or beer in strict moderation with meals.
16. Cook only in stainless steel, cast iron, glass or good quality enamel.
17. Use only natural supplements.
18. Get plenty of sleep, exercise and natural light.
19. Think positive thoughts and minimize stress.
20. Practice forgiveness.

These guidelines were taken directly from the Weston A. Price website. 

It's Up!

Our Weston Price Flagstaff Chapter blog!  This will be a great place to read articles, share ideas and leave comments for each other.  Check back often for new information.  I will try to post at least once a week.