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Archive for October, 2007

Learning a Language

October 20th, 2007

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Some would say that reading "Nourishing Traditions" or Weston Prices' Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, is like learning a new language. I would have to agree. Fermenting, enzyme-rich lacto-fermented, kombucha, animal fats, and cod liver oil: these terms are from another age and are often new to us when ... MORE...

nour·ish (nûrsh, nr-)
  1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
  2. To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe).
  3. To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.

Originating from Latin Nutrire which means to feed or suckle

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