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What Is Paleo?

The Paleo diet is a nutrient-dense whole foods diet based on eating a variety of quality meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and healthy fats. It improves health by providing balanced and complete nutrition while avoiding most processed and refined foods and empty calories.

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Give the Gift of Health with These AIP Programs!

With the approach of the New Year, I know many of my…

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Announcing The Paleo Template E-book!

I’m so excited to finally be able to launch the e-book that…

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The BIGGEST Paleo Mom Holiday Giveaway

My annual Holiday Giveaway is perennially one of my favorite calendar items. …

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My Journey Towards Zero Waste 

In the spring, my family and I watched the Our Planet documentary series…

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My Personal Journey as a Blogger

My 8 year blogiversary was last week, eight (!) whole years since…

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AIP Do’s and Don’ts

In the last week of my 6-week intensive online course about the…

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The 3 Phases of the Autoimmune Protocol

Autoimmune disease is an epidemic in our society, affecting an estimated 50…

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AIP, Orthorexia and Food Phobia

I just wrapped up another session of the AIP Lecture Series, marking…

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How to Get Started with Meal Prep – Guest Post by Sophie Van Tiggelen

Sophie Van Tigelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer.…

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How to Heal Eczema Through Mind and Body – Guest Post by Jennifer Roberge

Jennifer Roberge is the founder of the award-winning It’s An Itchy Little…

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7 Nutrients You’re Probably Deficient In

A whopping 92% of Americans are deficient in at least one essential…

7 Nutrients You’re Probably Deficient InRead More

What Is A Leaky Gut? (And How Can It Cause So Many Health Issues?)

One of the fundamental principles of the Paleo diet is avoiding foods that…

What Is A Leaky Gut? (And How Can It Cause So Many Health Issues?)Read More

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Who Is The Paleo Mom?

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (aka The Paleo Mom) is an award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert.  

Dr. Sarah uses her medical research background to create educational resources that help you regain your health through diet and lifestyle choices informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific research.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

TPV Podcast Episode 382: Social Media

On this week’s show, Stacy and Sarah discuss the way social media…

TPV Podcast Episode 382: Social MediaRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 381: Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?

On this week’s show, Stacy and Sarah address a listener’s question, which…

TPV Podcast Episode 381: Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?Read More

TPV Podcast Episode 380: Eating Paleo for Two

On this week’s show, Stacy and Sarah address a listener’s question about…

TPV Podcast Episode 380: Eating Paleo for TwoRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 379: Let’s Talk About Coffee

On this week’s show, Stacy and Sarah dedicate an entire episode to…

TPV Podcast Episode 379: Let’s Talk About CoffeeRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 378: Did you know? (Current Events)

On this week’s episode, Stacy and Sarah catch up on life’s latest…

TPV Podcast Episode 378: Did you know? (Current Events)Read More

TPV Podcast Episode 377: Common Misconceptions about the AIP

On this week’s episode, Stacy and Sarah revisit the basic points of…

TPV Podcast Episode 377: Common Misconceptions about the AIPRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 376: The Vegan Phase

On this week’s episode, Stacy shares an update on her youngest son’s…

TPV Podcast Episode 376: The Vegan PhaseRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 375: PCOS

On this week’s episode, Sarah and Stacy address a listener’s question about…

TPV Podcast Episode 375: PCOSRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 374: Thanksgiving Dinner Rapid Fire

On this week’s episode, Sarah and Stacy answer listener questions surrounding Thanksgiving…

TPV Podcast Episode 374: Thanksgiving Dinner Rapid FireRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 373: How Many Vegetables (Part 4) Powdered Veggies

In this week’s episode, Sarah and Stacy continue the ‘How Many Vegetables’…

TPV Podcast Episode 373: How Many Vegetables (Part 4) Powdered VeggiesRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 372: Stress Management Reminder

On this week’s episode, Sarah and Stacy do a brief check-in show…

TPV Podcast Episode 372: Stress Management ReminderRead More

TPV Podcast Episode 371: Postpartum Thyroiditis

On this week’s episode, Sarah and Stacy discuss thyroid health before, during…

TPV Podcast Episode 371: Postpartum ThyroiditisRead More

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Accelerate your journey to wellness with top-quality online courses on Paleo, the AIP, gut health and healthy weightloss, taught by award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (aka The Paleo Mom) !

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I detested Brussels sprouts when I was a kid.  We grew them…

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Holiday Hermit Cookies

(created as a guest post for Kate’s Healthy Cupboard) Hermit cookies (also…

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Gingerbread Cut-Outs (Revisited)

We’re having a quiet Christmas this year: no company, no travel, no…

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The Best Paleo Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie has always been my all-time favorite dessert (and breakfast, for…

The Best Paleo Pumpkin PieRead More

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Perfect Pie Crust (AIP)

After seven years of cooking Paleo and AIP, I have finally perfected …

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Classic Bread Stuffing and a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? In less than a week,…

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Clementine Pumpkins and Halloween Recipe Roundup

When you first ditch junk food—refined and manufactured foods designed to be…

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Halloween AIP Monster Mouths

This quintessential Paleo snack turned edible craft has become a Halloween tradition…

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Halloween AIP Marshmallow Ghosts

Making your own marshmallows with clean nutrient-dense ingredients is surprisingly easy and…

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Halloween AIP Monster Finger Cookies

Halloween, and indeed any food-centered holiday, can feel like a challenge for…

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Island Chicken with Melon Salad

Lately, I’ve been on a creative kick in the kitchen.  This probably…

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Egg-Fried Broccoli Rice

Scientific studies demonstrate that the more vegetables we eat, the more protected…

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