The Primal Diet
by Aajonus Vonderplanitz
Discover a dietary approach centered on raw animal foods — raw meat, raw dairy, raw eggs, and unheated honey. Learn the wisdom developed over 30 years of research and practice.
Core Principles
The Primal Diet is built on the understanding that raw, unprocessed animal foods provide optimal nutrition for human health.
Raw is Essential
Cooking destroys enzymes and alters proteins. Raw foods retain their full nutritional potential and life force.
Fat is Protective
Raw fats from butter, cream, and marrow protect the body, bind toxins, and provide sustained energy for healing.
Body Knows Best
Given proper raw nutrition, the body has innate wisdom to heal itself. Trust its processes and support them.
Core Foods
The foundation of the Primal Diet consists of these essential raw foods.
Raw Meat
Beef, lamb, fish - the cornerstone of the diet providing complete proteins.
Raw Dairy
Milk, butter, cream, and unsalted cheese from grass-fed animals.
Raw Eggs
Complete nutrition in perfect form - used in many formulas and recipes.
Unheated Honey
The only sweetener - must never have been heated above hive temperature.
About Aajonus Vonderplanitz
Aajonus Vonderplanitz (1947-2013) developed the Primal Diet after his own remarkable health journey. According to his accounts, he overcame serious illness by discovering the healing power of raw animal foods.
He spent over 30 years refining the diet, authored two books — “We Want To Live” and “The Recipe for Living Without Disease” — and conducted countless workshops and consultations.
His teachings continue to help people around the world explore a different approach to nutrition and health.
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