I’m excited to begin a series sharing insights from the groundbreaking work of Dr. Weston A. Price—a pioneering dentist and researcher from the 1930s whose findings, recorded in his book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, continue to inspire me deeply. Honestly, I believe every health-related profession should be required to study his work!
Dr. Price traveled the globe, visiting remote communities who still lived according to their traditional ways—eating nutrient-rich, unprocessed foods. He compared these groups to their nearby, city-dwelling counterparts who had adopted the modern diet of the 1930s: white flour, sugar, canned goods, and low-fat convenience foods. What he found was both eye-opening and sobering.
In the photo below, the red areas show the regions he visited—places not yet overtaken by industrial food. He intentionally sought out both the untouched and the modernized nearby populations to make honest, direct comparisons. He also talked with the local doctors and dentists to understand the health of both groups.
His findings were clear: those who ate traditional diets were strong, vibrant, and healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. In stark contrast, those who switched to the modern, processed diet experienced rapid physical degeneration, starting with their teeth and facial structure and reaching far deeper into overall well-being.
One of Dr. Price’s key insights was the deep connection between dental health and whole-body health. As the head of the American Dental Association’s Research Institute, he had the support of a 60-person scientific team—including top leaders from the AMA and Mayo Clinic—and was able to rigorously analyze the foods of thriving cultures.
What did all these healthy communities have in common? Two powerful things:
- Their foods were loaded with minerals—far beyond what even a “good” diet provided in the 1930s.
- They embraced animal-based nutrition—eating nose-to-tail: meat, organs, fat, and bones.
Today, as we face modern health challenges, his work is more relevant than ever. Eating nutrient-dense, traditional foods isn’t just an old idea—it’s timeless wisdom.
I love Dr. Price’s work so much, I used to read it daily during my morning quiet time! I even made myself a list of 30 timeless health principles based on his research. And while I focus on Dr. Price in this series, many researchers since have confirmed his observations. Fortunately, many modern practitioners are now applying these principles with great success; more importantly, many individuals are applying his principles on their own, also with great success.
Dr. Price didn’t chase trends—he recorded truth. And truth never goes out of style.
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