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Bone Broth, Organ Meats, and Raw Dairy: Weston A. Price’s Key Foods for Spinal Health

Dr. Weston A. Price, a dentist and researcher, spent years studying the diets of traditional societies. He found that people who ate nutrient-rich, ancestral foods had excellent bone structure, strong teeth, and resilient joints. Among the foods he highlighted for spinal health were bone broth, organ meats, and raw dairy. These foods provide essential nutrients that modern diets often lack. (1)

Foods for Spinal Health

Bone Broth: Building Strong Vertebrae and Joints

Bone broth has been a staple in traditional diets for generations. When animal bones simmer for hours, they release collagen, gelatin, and an array of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. These nutrients help maintain strong vertebrae and keep spinal discs flexible.

Collagen and gelatin support connective tissues, including the ligaments and cartilage surrounding the spine. Many who consume bone broth regularly report improved mobility and reduced stiffness, as the broth nourishes joints from within. The easily absorbed minerals in broth also provide the raw materials needed for bone maintenance and repair.

Organ Meats: A Lost Superfood for Spinal Health

Organ meats, once prized for their exceptional nutrient content, have largely disappeared from modern diets. However, they remain one of the best sources of vitamins and minerals essential for spinal strength.

Liver is particularly rich in vitamin A, which supports calcium absorption and bone remodeling. It also contains vitamin K2, a nutrient that ensures calcium is properly deposited in bones rather than soft tissues. Without adequate K2, calcium can accumulate in arteries and joints instead of strengthening the spine. Heart and kidneys also contain important nutrients like CoQ10 and B vitamins, which help maintain energy levels and overall musculoskeletal health.

Raw Dairy: Calcium and Beyond

Raw dairy was a dietary cornerstone in many traditional cultures, providing bioavailable calcium, vitamin D, and healthy fats. Unlike pasteurized dairy, raw milk preserves natural enzymes and beneficial bacteria that aid digestion and nutrient absorption.

The calcium and phosphorus in raw dairy are critical for maintaining spinal strength, while vitamin D helps regulate calcium levels in the body. Many people who consume raw dairy notice improvements in posture, muscle tone, and skeletal resilience, as these nutrients work together to support the body’s natural structure.

Traditional Foods for a Stronger Spine

Weston A. Price’s research continues to be relevant today. While processed foods dominate modern diets, traditional nourishment provides the essential building blocks for spinal health. Bone broth, organ meats, and raw dairy offer a natural way to support the spine, improve flexibility, and maintain long-term strength. Those who return to these foods often experience better mobility, increased comfort, and a greater sense of vitality.

  1. Price, Weston A. “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.” Paul B. Hoeber, Inc., 1939.

Traditional Eating: Why Do We Need Good Nutrition?

Apart from the obvious – to easily maintain our ideal weight, have lots of energy, and live free from disease and infirmity – we must also look at nutrition from an inter-generational or species perspective. Good nutrition ensures healthier children and (later) grandchildren!

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Only healthy well-nourished people can produce healthy children. When we are healthy, we look better and are better able to attract a mate so we can produce healthy, strong, fertile children free from physical and mental defects and disorders. The goal of good nutrition is the survival of the species and the passing of good, healthy genes and qualities.

Our current epidemic of infertility – nearly 20% of all couples are unable to conceive-and our current epidemic of children with chronic illness is no coincidence. The pesticides and toxins in our foods are causing generational damage. Only eat organic. And here is another great rule:

A Good General Nutrition Rule 

If the food wasn’t around when your grandparents were around, avoid it; make sure your food and preparations are as traditional and as old-fashioned as possible.