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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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The WHYs behind the Autoimmune Protocol: Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds in moderation are a health-promoting food. A variety of…

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The Health Benefits of Herbs

Herbs and spices are any savory, aromatic, edible plant used to flavor…

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The Trouble with Stevia

While many people in various “real food” communities agree that artificial sweeteners…

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The Health Benefits of Chocolate

Who doesn’t want some good news about chocolate?! Luckily, this food really…

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The Health Benefits of Root Veggies

When it comes to nutrient-dense carbs, root veggies are hard to beat:…

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Eggs: Nutritious Protein or Cholesterol Bomb?

Eggs: nutritious, delicious, and… controversial?! Out of all the animal foods out…

Eggs: Nutritious Protein or Cholesterol Bomb?Read More

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How to Become an AIP Certified Coach

If you’re a practitioner who is passionate about improving your clients’ lives…

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The Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables

Sea vegetables, also known as edible seaweeds, are not only incredibly tasty,…

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The Health Benefits of the Parsley Veggie Family

The parsley family (also known as the Apiaceae family or umbellifers, due…

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The Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is perhaps the most famous member of the Zingiberaceae family, which…

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Featured AIP Coach: Indira Pulliadath

Indira Pulliadath is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and an AIP Certified…

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Nutritional Support for Natural Oral Care

Proper oral care and nutrition can prevent oral infections, such as tooth…

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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

TWV Podcast Episode 451: ConspiraSEA: Is sustainable seafood impossible?

Welcome to episode 451 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

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TWV Podcast Episode 450: Spices on the AIP? What’s In, What’s Out, and Why.

Welcome to episode 450 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

TWV Podcast Episode 450: Spices on the AIP? What’s In, What’s Out, and Why.Read More

TWV Podcast Episode 449: Navigating shift work in a healthy way

Welcome to episode 449 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

TWV Podcast Episode 449: Navigating shift work in a healthy wayRead More

TWV Podcast Episode 448: Marijuana and Gut Health

Welcome to episode 448 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

TWV Podcast Episode 448: Marijuana and Gut HealthRead More

TWV Podcast Episode 447: Basic Needs Don’t Count as Self-Care

Welcome to episode 447 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

TWV Podcast Episode 447: Basic Needs Don’t Count as Self-CareRead More

TWV Podcast Episode 446: Nutrient Deficiencies Caused by Stress

Welcome to episode 446 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

TWV Podcast Episode 446: Nutrient Deficiencies Caused by StressRead More

TWV Podcast Episode 445: What Supplements to Take on the AIP?

And here is the text: Welcome to episode 445 of The Whole…

TWV Podcast Episode 445: What Supplements to Take on the AIP?Read More

TWV Podcast Episode 444: Covid-19 Vaccine Myths and FAQ Part 4

Welcome to episode 444 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

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TWV Podcast Episode 443: Covid-19 Vaccines Part 3 – Myths and FAQ’s

Welcome to episode 443 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

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TWV Podcast Episode 442: How Do I Know what Dietary Protocol to Start with?

Welcome to episode 442 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

TWV Podcast Episode 442: How Do I Know what Dietary Protocol to Start with?Read More

TWV Podcast Episode 441: COVID-19 Vaccines Part 2 – Pfizer/BioNTech vs Moderna

Welcome to episode 441 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

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TWV Podcast Episode 440: COVID-19 Vaccines Part 1 – mRNA Vaccine Technology

Welcome to episode 440 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and…

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Latest Recipes

Dark Chocolate Bark with Mushroom Extract

This recipe features gut health superfoods, and it’s my favorite way to…

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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…

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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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