Ancestral Nutrition Foundation

Food didn’t lose its nutrition by accident. When herbs and spices lose their intense flavor, they lose the very compounds that make them medicinal in the first place. And when flavor fades, so does nourishment. The simple truth? Food that tastes better is usually food that’s better for you. @NoraGedgaudas and @dan__kittredge explore why nutrient density, soil health, and flavor are deeply connected. They also go over how understanding that connection can help us rebuild a truly nourishing food system. This is just a short clip from a much more dense and ground breaking conversation. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/nutrie…

The agrochemicals addiction our country is facing is not something to be taken lightly. Breaking that addiction starts with awareness, courage, and better choices for future generations. This quote came from one of the many powerful moments shared in a conversation with @NoraGedgaudas , @zenhoneycutt , Michelle Perro, and @stephanieseneff Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/toxins…

Cooking this way takes time.
So does gardening, walking, raising children, and caring for each other. Our ancestors didn’t squeeze nourishment into the margins of life.
It was woven into it. Is it more time consuming? Yes.
Is it harder than convenience food? Sometimes.
Is it worth it? Every day. Health was never meant to be fast.
It was meant to be lived.

Most of today’s food looks abundant—but beneath the surface, our plates are quietly starving us. Join nutrient-density pioneer Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association and Ancestral Nutrition Foundation board member, Nora Gedgaudas, for a revealing conversation about what’s really missing from our food system and how soil health, not labels, determines whether food truly nourishes the body. Drawing on decades of global research, Dan will unpack why “organic,” “local,” and even “fresh” often fail to deliver real nutrition—and what families, growers, and communities can do to restore vitality from the soil up. 📚 In this webinar, you’ll learn: Why most food today contains only a fraction of its nutritional potential. How depleted soil is directly connected to chronic disease and food failure. Why labels like organic and local don’t guarantee real nourishment. What actually preserves nutrients after harvest (and what destroys them). How you can begin measuring nutrient density in your own kitchen. Why attend? If you’ve ever wondered why “eating well” doesn’t always translate into feeling well, this conversation will change how you think about food. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of nourishment, and practical tools for choosing food that restores health, not just fills space. Join us and be part of the quiet revolution to bring life back to our food. Speakers: @NoraGedgaudas and Dan Kittredge Click on the link below to register: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/event/nutrient…

Happy New Year!

Do you think prions could eventually end deer hunting as we know it?

In this clip, @NoraGedgaudas and @DVitalis explore what hunters quietly observe in the field, why parasites and prions are not the same thing, and why chronic wasting disease raises serious questions about the future of wild food. This isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, discernment, and understanding the realities of sourcing food from natural systems in a rapidly changing world. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/wildfe…

There’s an uncomfortable truth most modern food conversations avoid: life requires death. Even plant-based eating depends on destruction of ecosystems, animals, and soil life, whether we acknowledge it or not. @NoraGedgaudas and @JoelSalatin explore why trying to separate ourselves from natural cycles isn’t compassion, it’s disconnection. The further we drift from land, seasons, and real food systems, the easier it becomes to believe comforting myths about how food actually works. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/homest…

It’s easy to feel disillusioned when politics looks like nothing more than a loud spectacle. But what if the real work isn’t happening on the federal stage at all? In this clip, @NoraGedgaudas and Catherine Austin Fitts from @solari_the unpack why some of the most effective, ethical, and grounded leadership is happening closer to home, at the state and local level, where extraordinary people are actually doing the work that shapes real lives. This is just a glimpse of a much deeper conversation. The two also explore the intersection of biotechnology and the food industry, focusing on the rise of synthetic and lab-grown foods. Produced using biopharma methods and backed by significant venture capital, these foods face consumer skepticism. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/pharma…

The holidays have a way of reminding us of this. Independence matters. Skill matters. Self-reliance matters. But what is any of it worth if it is not shared with people you love and care about? As the season of gathering winds down, we just want to name how essential community really is. Not as a concept, but as a lived experience. Food, work, healing, and even survival were never meant to be solo acts.

Good news! I saw living soil today!

In this clip, @NoraGedgaudas and Jack Spirko break down how biochar creates a microscopic habitat where microbes thrive, minerals stay put, and soil biology actually comes back to life. The real magic isn’t what you see, it’s what’s living inside those tiny compartments. Want the full conversation? Check it out at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/biocha…

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re postponing today’s webinar. We’ll be rescheduling in the new year and will share the new date soon. Thank you for your understanding.

Don't miss tomorrow's webinar with Dann Kittredge and Nora Gedgaudas! Most of today’s food looks abundant—but beneath the surface, our plates are quietly starving us. Join nutrient-density pioneer Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association and Ancestral Nutrition Foundation board member, Nora Gedgaudas, for a revealing conversation about what’s really missing from our food system and how soil health, not labels, determines whether food truly nourishes the body. Drawing on decades of global research, Dan will unpack why “organic,” “local,” and even “fresh” often fail to deliver real nutrition—and what families, growers, and communities can do to restore vitality from the soil up. 📚 In this webinar, you’ll learn: 1. Why most food today contains only a fraction of its nutritional potential 2. How depleted soil is directly connected to chronic disease and food failure 3. Why labels like organic and local don’t guarantee real nourishment 4.What actually preserves nutrients after harvest (and what destroys them) 5. How you can begin measuring nutrient density in your own kitchen Why attend? If you’ve ever wondered why “eating well” doesn’t always translate into feeling well, this conversation will change how you think about food. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of nourishment, and practical tools for choosing food that restores health, not just fills space. Join us and be part of the quiet revolution to bring life back to our food. Speakers: @NoraGedgaudas and Dan Kittredge Here's a link to register: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/event/nutrient…

@sasha_latypova does not speak from speculation. She brings decades of pharmaceutical industry experience, regulatory knowledge, and direct involvement in drug development to the vaccine conversation. Her views are shaped by what she has seen from the inside and why she believes these systems deserve closer scrutiny. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/protec…

Most of today’s food looks abundant—but as this clip reveals, something essential is missing. This Wednesday’s ANF webinar dives into why food that looks “organic,” “local,” or “fresh” often lacks real nourishment, and how flavor itself can signal deeper problems in our food system. Dan Kittredge and Nora Gedgaudas unpack how soil health, not labels, determines whether food actually sustains the body—and what families can do to begin restoring nutrient density from the ground up. If you’ve ever eaten “well” and still felt undernourished, this conversation will change how you see food. You can RSVP to the webinar here: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/event/nutrient…

Human intention isn’t just “energy”… it’s influence. In this clip, @NoraGedgaudas and Catherine from unpack Dr. William Tiller’s groundbreaking research showing that intention can alter physical reality, even from a distance. And when it comes to community prayer? The coherence of the people involved matters more than the act itself. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/pharma…

Everything in nature is communicating… even when we pretend it isn’t. In this clip, @NoraGedgaudas and @JoelSalatin dive into the uncomfortable truth: life feeds life, and our modern narratives often ignore that reality. Sentience isn’t limited to what moos or clucks, the entire living world pulses with intelligence. Check out the full webinar at the link below: theancestralnutritionfoundation.org/courses/homest…