Friday Night Session: Mark Anderson

Healthy Traditional Diets: Mark Anderson, educator, author of Empty Harvest, and Standard Process West executive, will be offering a special educational seminar on Weston A. Price. For those new to Weston A. Price, as well as veterans, this information is fascinating and motivating. Learn why animal fats were sought after by traditional people. Mark will also review other nourishing practices and offer ideas on how to incorporate them into your lifestyle. This is a great introduction to Saturday’s jam-packed event! Same location.

Keynote Speaker: Bruce Fife, ND

Why Saturated Fat is Good for You: For decades saturated fat has been tagged as a nutritional gangster that causes all sorts of havoc on our health. But in fact, science confirms saturated fat is a necessary nutrient that can actually improve your health and protect you from disease!

Dr. Bruce Fife, C.N., N.D. is an author, speaker, certified nutritionist, and naturopath. He has written 18 books including The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil and Saturated Fat May Save Your Life. He is a leading coconut researcher and is respectfully called “Dr. Coconut.”

Figuring Out Fermentation:

The value of fermented foods is undeniable! These foods, such as raw sauerkraut and kombucha, provide beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and better nutrition. Presented by Rebecca Richey, RN., MS, who is a colon hydrotherapist and Registered Nurse. She has been following Nourishing Traditions for over 5 years and has great experience with fermentation.

Raw milk and the Politics of Food:

Raw milk is often called the “perfect food.” Join our discussion on the value of this healing food, its production, its safety, and the politics that surround its consumption. Presented by David Lynch, who is the director of Guidestone Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture project featuring a 150-acre organic farm. He has been operating a raw milk dairy for thirty years and crafted the cow-share program.

Implementing a Nourishing Traditions Diet:

Now that you know the benefits of consuming traditional foods that have been prepared correctly, how do you make it happen—especially on a budget? Presented by Donna Wild. Ms. Donna Wild has studied, practiced, and taught herbal and natural nutritional health approaches to doctors and laymen for 19 years. As a technical consultant for doctors, she has worked for Standard Process West for the past 15 years.

Using Traditional Fats in the Kitchen:

The key to fats is using the right kinds. Learn how to incorporate the best choices into your meals on a daily basis—the discussion will include useful tips and recipe ideas. Presented by Jen Allbritton, CN., who has been researching, writing, and presenting on all topics of nutrition since 1996. She has been the nutrition coordinator for Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers for the past 6 yrs. and is regularly published in their Health Hotline.

Using Raw Milk at Home:

Besides consuming this healing food straight, there are numerous ways to make it even more functional in the kitchen! This hands-on session will feature the how-tos for making clabbered milk, cream cheese, whey, and more. Presented by Sharon Foutch, a mother of two boys and homemaker. Her extensive experience working with raw milk coupled with a passion for helping people find true healing makes her an excellent informational resource.