How the Work of Weston A. Price Changed the Way I Nourish My Family

Dr. Price was a dentist in the 1930s who travelled the world studying the diets of traditional cultures—people living without access to industrialized food.

He wanted to know: what made some populations strong, resilient, and free of disease… while others (eating modern, processed diets) saw rapid decline in dental health, facial structure, and overall vitality?

His research revealed patterns that were remarkably consistent across cultures:

• Diets rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, and K2)

• Regular consumption of animal foods: organ meats, dairy from grass-fed animals, eggs, fish, and shellfish

• Proper preparation of grains, if consumed at all

• Fermented foods and broths

• No industrial seed oils, refined sugar, or modern processed foods

When I read Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, I felt like something clicked. Everything I’d been taught about “healthy eating”—low-fat, high-fibre, veggie purées—suddenly didn’t feel like enough.

Especially for babies. Especially for developing bodies and tiny, delicate guts.

Dr. Price’s findings helped me understand:

• Why liver is so valuable (it’s packed with the very nutrients babies need most)

• Why animal fats aren’t scary—they’re essential

• Why bone broth and meat stock can do more for digestion than a probiotic ever could

• Why processed baby snacks, cereals, and oat-based porridges just don’t support the foundation we’re trying to build.

Because of this research, I shifted everything about how I approached solids.

I didn’t start with grains, fruit, or fibre-heavy vegetables. I started with:

• Soft egg yolks

• Meat stock

• Ghee and tallow

• Liver

• Slow-cooked meats and bone marrow

I focused less on “how many foods” I’d introduced, and more on how deeply each food could nourish.

This way of feeding is simple. It’s grounded. And most importantly—it’s aligned with what our bodies are built for.

Whenever I feel overwhelmed by modern nutrition trends, I return to Dr. Price’s work.

His message wasn’t trendy. It wasn’t branded. It was universal: nourish the body with what’s natural, time-tested, and deeply nutrient-rich.

And for me, as a mother? That feels like something I can trust.

After over 10 year nourishing my family this way (80% of the time—we are all humans!), I can say how amazingly healthy we all feel.