The Probiotic Rich, Whole Foods Diet

Many who contact us about raw milk are coming after being introduced to the basics and benefits of eating a probiotic rich, whole foods diet.  Although the concepts make a lot of sense and are scientifically sound, the transition to eating in this fashion can be somewhat daunting to the average family.

Our family has found two wonderful resources that address this type of diet.  The first is the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook by Sally Fallon.  Sally is currently also the President of the Weston Price Foundation.   Don’t let the name Cookbook fool you.  This resource is also jam packed with the science behind the diet and insights into the commercial food industry.  Many local chapters of the Weston Price Foundation meet on a monthly basis to share cooking tips and information related to the work of Sally Fallon, Mary Enig, and others associated with the Foundation.  To find these local chapters, please visit the Weston Price website.

The second resource we direct a lot of people to is the writing and research of Jordan Rubin.  Jordan’s work is based on similar findings as the Weston Price Foundation and many of the recipes sighted in his books are referenced to the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook.  Of special interest to our family is his book, The Maker’s Diet.  The Makers Diet is a somewhat easier read than the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook as it contains Jordan’s personal testimony and journey into the world of probiotics.  He also provides information on the role of one’s spirituality and the use of essential oils in one’s health.  This was particularly fascinating to our family as Christians in that Jordan is a messianic Jew and his insights into Old Testament law related to diet was most informative and insightful.

For more information on essential oils as referenced by Jordan Rubin’s work, please click here to read about our family’s personal use of essential oils.