what is traditional foods? Should I jump in?

[blahma]

Ok, I've read the westin price web site and see the sense in eating like they did 100 years ago, no chemicals preservatives, etc.
Here's some background- me and my dd love veggies, raw cooked, we all get excited about brussle sprouts, Dh and ds love meat and unfourtunately for them- I don't cook it that often- I think this needs to change because Dh has cancer and his nutritionist says he needs more healthy fats and protein and I know that my little boy needs more protein than he is getting also. So, no more vegan meals- now we have to start eating meat.

So is traditional foods, just kind of eating whole foods, unprocessed, healthy meats and fats, along with certain fermented foods (um, I don't think me dh will eat aything fermented unless it's beer). Can I make everyone happy and healthy on this kind of a diet? Am I missing the point? Any ideas how and Why to start this type of eating?

[FairyRae]

Check out the sticky's at the top of the forum:

What are traditional foods?

THE 'How to start TF' Thread

TF cookbooks


I feel so much healthier since eating in a more TF manner. I'd recommend it to anyone! Benefits off the top of my head: much better immune system, weight loss, feel and look much better, more endurance and energy. That really just scratches the surface--I'm sure others have more to say--and there is probably lots of info in the above threads.

HTH!

[Drummer's Wife]

I would say see if your library has Nourishing Traditions, or buy a copy to have. It's full of lots of good info and recipes.

[PaulaJoAnne]

Do get your husband started drinking Kombucha.
Naturally, the evidence is anecdotal, but many patients have seen their cancer reverse upon making Kombucha a daily drink.
No promises of course, but if you do not try, you will never know
We have seen this happen with a close friend.

[blahma]

Thanks for the links- so mush good info out there- and my library does have nourishing traditions- I'll have to check it out!!

[EdnaMarie]

It's the easiest to go for. FWIW, we do more traditional-a-la Nina Planck of "Real Food". Some here would say that's not TF. Oh, well. There are tons of healthy fats in it and I like it!