Organic lacto-fermented beverages (in glass jars) such as kombucha (made with organic black tea) and kvass; plain mineral water in cans or glass bottles without added sweeteners and flavorings.

Sourdough, soaked or sprouted breads made from freshly ground organic whole grain flour, without additives such as gluten, soy, bran and partially hydrogenated oils.

“Water,” “milk” and “cream” extracted from fresh coconuts; whole canned (not in aseptic boxes) coconut milk without additives; canned (not in aseptic boxes) coconut cream without additives; unsweetened desiccated coconut meat; raw coconut butter; raw coconut spread; raw creamed coconut; raw coconut creme; coconut vinegar. All canned products preferably in BPA-free containers. *Available in BPA-free containers.

Organic raw vinegars; organic aged balsamic vinegars; organic raw naturally fermented soy sauce, tamari and miso; organic arrowroot; organic mustard; organic flavoring mixes; organic mirin; organic fermented ketchup and sauces; organic natto; fresh gelatin made from animals fed non-GMO feed.

Cookies, bars and muffins made with organic natural sweeteners, soaked or sprouted whole grain flour, soaked/dried nuts and seeds, and butter, coconut oil or other traditional fats.

Sourdough, soaked or sprouted crackers made from freshly ground organic whole grain flour, without additives, added gluten, soy flour, unsoaked quinoa, partially hydrogenated oils and agave.

Whole raw milk cheese made with milk from grassfed animals, using animal rennet or non-GMO vegetable rennet. Many imported and artisan cheeses are of this type. If smoked, must be naturally smoked. Many artisanal cheeses can be found through websites such as www.cheesesociety.org.

Raw butter from grass-fed animals.

Fresh or cultured raw cream from grass-fed animals. As with raw milk, this usually must be purchased directly from a farmer or through a cow-share program or co-op.

Raw whole cottage cheese, cream cheese and fresh cheese from grass-fed animals, with no additives.

Homemade ice cream (except chocolate and those with natural flavors) made with cream from grass-fed animals (preferably raw), egg yolks, real vanilla and natural sweeteners.

Clean raw whole milk from certified healthy grass-fed animals, cow milk preferably from old-fashioned breeds that produce high-fat milk, such as Jerseys and Guernseys. We are pleased to announce that raw milk is available for sale in stores in ten states (CA, WA, AZ, NM, ID, CT, PA, NH, ME and SC). Over the past few years, sources of retail raw milk have become too numerous to list. To find high-quality, unprocessed milk in your area, either in a store or from the farm, visit realmilk.com or contact a local chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation (westonaprice.org or 202-363-4394).

Raw plain naturally cultured yogurt and kefir, without additives, made with whole non-homogenized milk from grass-fed animals.

Fresh eggs from pastured poultry, preferably soy-free and GMO-free.

Organic extra virgin olive oil; organic cold pressed macadamia, avocado, almond, high oleic sunflower and high oleic safflower oils; organic virgin coconut oil; unrefined organic palm oil; fat and lard from pigs allowed to graze; tallow and suet from grass-fed cows and sheep; poultry fat from pastured poultry.

High-vitamin fermented cod liver oil and fermented skate liver oil; unheated cod liver oil with natural vitamins retained. Note: Many WAPF Chapter Leaders sell cod liver oil and skate liver oil in the Best category. See www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/fermented-cod-liver-oil-available-from-chapter-leaders-and-members/

Freshly ground and then soaked, organic whole grain flours; freshly ground organic sprouted/dehydrated grains; aluminum-free baking powder; organic roasted carob and roasted carob powder.

Organic dried beans (except soybeans unless used for making fermented foods such as natto), lentils, whole grain rice, whole grains (except bulgur) and whole grain hot cereals (which must be soaked before cooking); wildcrafted wild rice; organic popcorn (to pop at home); organic sprouting seeds except alfalfa and soybean. All grains should be soaked in an acidic medium to minimize enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid. Purchase brown rice and hot cereals in sealed packages, not from bins, to avoid rancidity.

Natural culturing starters for kombucha, dairy products, bread and vegetables, except those containing maltodextrin.

Sausage, bacon and processed meats from (preferably soy-free and GMO-free) animals allowed to graze, processed without additives such as monosodium glutamate (MSG). (Note: Products containing hydrolyzed protein, citric acid, “spices,” or “natural flavors” usually contain MSG.) Pastured meats cured with salt, a small amount of sugar and naturally smoked. Also fine, pastured meats cured with sodium nitrite and added sodium erythorbates or ascorbates, which are antioxidants required by the USDA.

Fresh or frozen beef, veal, lamb, poultry, goat and pork, including fat and organ meats, from (preferably soy-free and GMO-free) animals allowed to graze; venison and other game meat. (For a list of farmers providing grass-fed animal products, see www.eatwild.com or localharvest.org, or contact a chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation, westonaprice.org or 202-363-4394.) Note: It is important to consume organ meats and meat with the fat. Consumption of lean meats can lead to deficiencies.

Pemmican, jerky and other meat snacks made from (preferably soy-free and GMO-free) animals allowed to graze, processed without additives such as monosodium glutamate (MSG). (Note: Products containing hydrolyzed protein, citric acid, “spices,” or “natural flavors” usually contain MSG.) Pastured meats cured with salt, a small amount of sugar and naturally smoked. Also fine, pastured meats cured with sodium nitrite and added sodium erythorbates or ascorbates, which are antioxidants required by the USDA.

Fresh organic or wild raw nuts and seeds (except hemp) in sealed packages (not from bins); organic raw almonds by mail order (as store-bought organic raw almonds have been heat-treated); soaked/sprouted organic or wild raw nuts, seeds and butters (except hemp). Soaked/sprouted nuts and seeds must be soaked in salted water. Nut and seed butters must be made with nuts and seeds soaked/sprouted in salted water. Note: Soak raw nuts and seeds in salted water for 6-8 hours and dry in a dehydrator or in an oven at a warm setting. Store in airtight containers. Walnuts should be stored in the refrigerator.

Unrefined salt (which is light grey, pink, red or beige in color); fresh seasoning herbs; non-irradiated dried seasoning herbs, spices and blends without additives. If smoked, must be naturally smoked.

Fresh or smoked caviar and roe without added colorings; fresh or frozen ocean-going fish, especially herring and mackerel; shellfish (crab, lobster, oysters, clams and mussels) in season; fresh or frozen wild shrimp (US shrimp from Maine is wild); Pacific or Alaskan salmon, fresh or frozen; kippered (naturally smoked), dried or pickled herring, eel, mackerel and salmon that have not been canned; dried, salted small fish (available in Asian markets); trout and catfish guaranteed from clean waters; canned cod liver.

Organic potato chips, plantain chips and popcorn cooked in pastured lard, ghee, coconut oil or palm oil; organic popcorn home-popped in pastured lard, ghee, coconut oil or palm oil.

Stock made with bones of pastured poultry, beef, veal, water buffalo, lamb, goat, game meats and pork fed non-GMO feed; stock made with wild seafood or bonito flakes; GMO-free homemade soups based on homemade stock (bone broth).

Organic natural sweeteners such as molasses, green stevia leaves and green stevia powder, dehydrated sugar cane juice, malt syrups, coconut sugar, palm sugar, date sugar and sorghum syrup; maple syrup, maple sugar; organic sugar for making kombucha; raw, unfiltered honey from hives that are free of pesticides, antibiotics and non-organic sugars. (Note: Raw honey should not be given to babies.)

Fresh organic, biodynamic or wild fruits and vegetables, preferably local and in season. Dried organic, biodynamic or wild fruits and vegetables with no added sugar, oil, additives and preservatives, and not from China. Unsprayed whole sea vegetables not from China. (Lists of organic and biodynamic produce farmers can be found on many websites, such as localharvest.org.)

Unheated, organic lacto-fermented vegetables (in glass jars) made with unrefined salt and/or a culture, not vinegar.