Traditional Diets Maximized Nutrients versus Modern Diets Minimize Nutrients
Foods from fertile soil versus Foods from depleted soil
Organ meats preferred over muscle meats versus Muscle meats preferred, few organ meats
Natural animal fats versus Processed vegetable oils
Animals on pasture versus Animals in confinement
Dairy products raw and/or fermented versus Dairy products pasteurized or ultrapasteurized
Grains and legumes soaked and/or fermented versus
Grains refined, and/or extruded
Soy foods given long fermentation, consumed in small amounts versus Soy foods industrially processed, consumed in large amounts
Bone broths versus MSG, artificial flavorings
Unrefined sweeteners versus Refined sweeteners
Lacto-fermented vegetables versus Processed, pasteurized pickles
Lacto-fermented beverages versus Modern soft drinks
Unrefined salt versus Refined salt
Natural vitamins occurring in foods versus Synthetic vitamins taken alone or added to foods
Traditional cooking versus Microwave, Irradiation
Traditional seeds, open pollination versus Hybrid seeds, GMO seeds
from: http://www.westonaprice.org/abcs-of-nutrition/475-principles-of-healthy-diets.html
