Ancestral Nutrition Foundation

Ancestral Nutrition Foundation https://theancestralnutritionfoundation.org
We exist to build community, advance ancestral nutrition knowledge, and empower healthful living. Price, Francis M.

Price-Pottenger® is a non-profit education foundation committed to reversing the trend of declining health in our modern world. We teach both the public and health professionals the proven principles from nutrition pioneers Weston A. Pottenger, Jr., and other leading health experts. Browse our site and learn how to improve your health through good nutrition.

06/05/2026

A lot of people feel overwhelmed by what’s happening in the food system, but this is such an important reminder that even small steps matter.

Not everyone is going to start homesteading overnight, but learning how to grow something, even if it’s just sprouts on your windowsill, is a meaningful move toward more independence, more resilience, and more connection to what actually nourishes you. There’s something powerful about creating food with your own hands and knowing exactly what went into it.

In a time when more people are questioning the quality, security, and transparency of the food supply, this conversation points back to something practical: start where you are. Small actions can build real confidence over time.

If this message resonates, join Scott C. Tips and Nora Gedgaudas for the full webinar.

Comment “WEBINAR” and we’ll send you the full webinar.

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06/04/2026

This quote gets at why so many families are no longer satisfied with surface-level reassurance when it comes to what is showing up in the food supply.

For many people, concerns around glyphosate are not just about one chemical in isolation. They connect to bigger questions about gut health, microbiome disruption, chronic illness, and what long-term exposure may be doing beneath the surface. The more research people come across, the more they realize this is not a conversation they can afford to ignore.

Whether you’ve been following this issue for years or are only starting to ask questions now, this is the kind of discussion that invites a much deeper look at what’s happening in our food system and why so many parents and health-conscious families are paying attention.

Join Nora Gedgaudas, Zen Honeycutt, Dr. Stephanie Seneff, and Dr. Michelle Perro for the full webinar.

Comment “WEBINAR” and we’ll send you the full webinar.

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What if one of the missing pieces in modern childhood… is dirt?In Finland, researchers transformed daycare playgrounds b...
06/03/2026

What if one of the missing pieces in modern childhood… is dirt?

In Finland, researchers transformed daycare playgrounds by adding forest floor, grass, planter boxes, and natural soil materials. Then they watched what happened.

After just 28 days, the children exposed to these biodiverse environments showed measurable changes in their microbiomes and immune markers compared to children playing in standard gravel playgrounds.

Their skin bacteria became more diverse.
Their gut bacteria shifted toward healthier patterns.
Immune-regulating T cells increased.
Anti-inflammatory signaling improved.

The researchers even found that the children’s microbiomes began resembling those of kids who visited forests daily.

This doesn’t mean dirt is magic or that every child needs to grow up in the wilderness. But it does raise an important question:

What happens when children grow up almost completely separated from the natural microbial environments humans evolved alongside?

Maybe the goal isn’t to sterilize childhood.
Maybe it’s to reconnect it.

References included in final slide.

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06/02/2026

It’s finally grilling season again, and we can’t wait to start sharing some of our summertime favorites with you! This ‘Wild Cod and Pesto Carrot Noodles’ recipe from is a great place to get started. It provides a high amount of protein, but is still light enough for those scorching afternoons when you don’t feel like a heavy lunch or dinner.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4-6

I often spiralize zucchini to make a healthy variation of pasta, but this time I used carrots! They have a semi-sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory pesto sauce.

Ingredients:

1 pound wild-caught cod (or any white fish of choice)
5-6 large carrots (spiralized into noodles)
1 tablespoon grass-fed ghee
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 lime (freshly squeezed)
Homemade pesto to taste

Directions:

Add ghee to a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Season fish, place in hot pan, and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes.
While preparing the fish, steam carrot noodles until tender.
Place carrot noodles and pesto in a bowl, and top with fish.
Note: You can make this same recipe using zucchini or yellow crookneck squash as the noodles, or even experiment with a higher starch option, such as sweet potatoes or spaghetti squash, if you are very physically active.

You can also use store-bought pesto instead of making your own; just be sure the pesto you buy contains a healthy oil (such as olive oil) and avoid products with canola or other vegetable oils.

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06/01/2026

Copper doesn’t usually get the same attention as magnesium, zinc, or iron, but in this clip, Morley Robbins makes a striking case for just how powerful and important it really is.

His perspective is that copper plays a far bigger role in resilience, protection, and overall physiology than most people realize. And when you start looking at health through the lens of minerals, energy, and foundational balance, a lot of chronic issues begin to look very different.

This is the kind of conversation that challenges the way people typically think about immunity and the body’s built-in intelligence.

Join Morley Robbins and Dr. Ron Ehrlich for the full webinar to go deeper into the role of copper, mineral balance, and how these overlooked factors may shape health in profound ways.

Comment “WEBINAR” and we’ll send you the full webinar.

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05/29/2026

Sleep is one of the first things to suffer when the modern world starts following us into the bedroom.

A lot of people think of sleep issues as stress, hormones, or just “getting older,” but they don’t always stop to consider how much their environment may be affecting their rest too. This video highlights one of the simplest places to start: reducing wireless exposure at night and creating a bedroom that actually supports recovery.

If your phone is sitting on your nightstand, this might be the reminder you didn’t know you needed. Sometimes even removing one constant source of exposure can make a meaningful difference in how you sleep, how you recover, and how you feel the next day.

Join Nora Gedgaudas and Nick Pineault for the full webinar, where they dive deeper into sleep, wireless exposure, and practical ways to reduce unnecessary EMF stress in daily life.

Comment “WEBINAR” and we’ll send you the full webinar.

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05/28/2026

Some quotes make you stop because they cut straight across what people assume is settled.

This is one of them.

Weston A. Price is often cited in conversations about traditional foods, fat-soluble vitamins, and mineral metabolism, but this quote is a reminder that even in his own work, he was drawing distinctions people don’t always talk about. It challenges the idea that fish oil or cod liver oil should automatically be treated as a perfect stand-in for every fat-soluble nutrient the body needs, and it raises the bigger question of whether more is always better when it comes to supplementation.

It’s also a good reminder that context matters. Dose matters. Source matters. And sometimes the most valuable thing a quote can do is push us to think a little more carefully about the assumptions we’ve inherited.

If you'd like to start with Weston A. Price's original research, comment "PRICE" below and we'll send you free access to the Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.

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Legumes naturally contain compounds like phytic acid and certain enzyme inhibitors, which can make them harder for some ...
05/27/2026

Legumes naturally contain compounds like phytic acid and certain enzyme inhibitors, which can make them harder for some people to digest, especially if someone already deals with bloating or that heavy feeling after eating beans. Soaking helps break some of that down, while also softening the texture and even shortening cooking time a bit.

And honestly, it doesn’t need to become complicated.

For most people, an overnight soak is enough to make a noticeable difference. If you’re soaking longer than about 12 hours, refrigeration is the safer option, especially in warmer environments, but otherwise the process is pretty simple: soak them, drain them, rinse them, and cook them like you normally would.

Same food, just prepared a little differently, and for a lot of people that alone changes how they tolerate them.

Have you ever tried soaking legumes before?

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05/26/2026

“Probably more so than any crop, [rice] drove societies and economies to become densely populated, potentially more urbanized, and it also transformed landscapes.” – Dorian Fuller, Archaeobotanist at University College London

An omnipresent food of ancient origins, rice is considered to be the foundation of some of the oldest civilizations, such as the Liangzhu culture of Zhejiang, China , playing a key role in our evolution from hunter-gatherers to early farmers. Rice pudding, perhaps one of the most recognizable desserts across the globe, boasts a lengthy history as well and makes a nutritious, satisfying treat anytime of the year!

Ingredients:

3-4 cups brown rice (freshly cooked/steamed)
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup chopped pistachios* (optional)
¼ cup chopped almonds* (optional)
¼ cup chopped cashews* (optional)
¼ cup slivered fresh coconut* (optional)
½ cup currants or white raisins (optional)
teaspoon cinnamon
teaspoon nutmeg
teaspoon cardamom
pinch clove
1-2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
*Nuts should always be raw (unroasted) and unsalted. To prevent rancidity, store in refrigerator.

Directions:

Prepare rice ahead of time.

In a wok or large saucepan, melt ghee/butter.

Add in nuts, raisins and condiments and sauté briefly over a low fire.

Add milk and honey; bring to a soft boil.

Add in cooked rice and mix thoroughly.

Cover, turn off heat, and allow flavors to absorb and blend for 15 to 30 minutes.

Serve warmed, but store in the refrigerator.

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05/25/2026

Mental health conversations are often reduced to labels, symptoms, and prescriptions.

But this discussion asks a very different question: what if some of the patterns we call “psychological” or “neurological” are also connected to deeper physiological imbalances happening underneath the surface?

In this video, Morley Robbins challenges conventional thinking by exploring the possible role of iron dysregulation in mental and neurological health. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, it opens up an important conversation about how mineral balance, metabolism, and brain function may be more connected than most people realize.

If you’re interested in looking beyond surface-level explanations and exploring root-cause perspectives on health, this is a conversation worth hearing.

Join Morley Robbins and Dr. Ron Ehrlich for the full webinar.

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