Books:
We highly recommend these books for recipes and inspiration.
- Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig, PhD
- Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz
- The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz
- The Complete Idiots Guide To Fermenting Foods by Wardeh Harmon
- Download the Healthy 4 Life booklet
- Thumbs Up Book Reviews by the Weston A. Price Foundation
Articles:
The following are great articles about fermentation and more.
- Lacto-Fermentation
- Sauerkraut: The Miracle Cabbage
- Bearers of the Cross: Crucifers in the Context of Traditional Diets and Modern Science
- Fermented Foods and Beverages – Video by Sarah Pope
- Making the Most of Autumn Abundance
- Conserving the Digestive Fire
Salt:
Concerned about salt intake? Take a look at these articles:
- Salt and Our Health
- The Salt of the Earth
- FDA Warned on Dangers of Salt Restriction
- Press Release – FDA Warned on Dangers of Salt Restriction
Fermented Foods & Health:
Fermented foods are an integral part to many healing programs. Just a few examples include:
- Weston A. Price Dietary Guidelines
- Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBride
- How To Restore Digestive Health
- Why We Crave
- Seven Tips to Enhance Digestion…And Get the Most Out of the Food You Eat
- Put Your Heart in Your Mouth by Natasha Campbell-McBride
This article does not mention fermented foods specifically, but it gives some great background as to why micro-organisms are important:
Learn About Fermented Foods In-Person:
Finally and possibly our best recommendation is to learn about fermented foods in person from other people who are already doing it!
To learn more about fermentation from people who are making them, please contact your local WESTON A. PRICE FOUNDATION chapter. Some chapters offer fermentation classes, cooking classes, potlucks, educational DVD showings, and other opportunities to talk to real people in your area: