The Paleo Mom is a scientist turned health educator and advocate.
There are many topics that I researched extensively for The Paleo Approach that I've been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just …
Teaser Excerpt from The Paleo Approach: Macronutrient RatioRead More
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that my original plan to write a complete guide to managing autoimmune disease and lifestyle …
I've had a number of questions lately from people who are considering following the Paleo diet, but feel that they can't "do Paleo" because they have …
At the Ancestral Health Symposium, I was offered some jerky. I said something like "oh, I'm highly sensitive to nightshades so I probably can't eat …
My oldest daughter starts first grade on Wednesday. Boy, did the summer ever go by quickly! She's super excited though. She loved kindergarten and …
Getting Ready for School: lunches, snacks, and beyond!Read More
There are many topics that I am researching and writing about for the book that I've been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just …
Teaser Excerpt from The Paleo Approach: Histamine IntoleranceRead More
I have been diligently working over the last few days to completely update The Autoimmune Protocol page to reflect all of the recommendations in my …
Created as a guest post for www.WhatToExpect.com When actress Gwyneth Paltrow recently admitted that her family does not eat grains, the media got …
There are many topics that I am researching and writing about for the book that I've been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just …
For those of us with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it is critical to understand the concept of gluten cross-reactivity. How many …
A new study in the journal Pediatrics has the gluten-free/celiac disease world buzzing (this article has been published on dozens of websites). The …
A New Study Has the Media Buzzing About Gluten. Again.Read More
Last week I posted a teaser excerpt from The Paleo Approach about the importance of including probiotics (while the book is written from the …
There are many topics that I am researching and writing about for the book that I've been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just …
This project evolved considerably as I delved into it. To see the amazing resource book that The Paleo Approach became see this post and have a look …
Announcing My Book: The Paleo Approach–Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your BodyRead More
(Created as a guest post for Paleo Parents.) Celiac disease is estimated to affect approximately 1 in every 100 people, but only 5% of these people …
The Link Between Gallbladder Disease and Gluten SensitivityRead More
Alcohol is restricted in the Paleo diet autoimmune protocol; and for those of us with autoimmune disease, it can feel like there are no pleasures …
The autoimmune protocol is, by default, a fairly low-carbohydrate diet. This is especially true for those with gastrointestinal symptoms, suspected …
How to Gain (or Maintain) Weight on The Autoimmune ProtocolRead More
Last fall, I discovered two giant puffball mushrooms growing in my backyard--delicious edible mushrooms, averaging 8 inches across and weighing 2-3 …
The value (or lack thereof) of dairy products is one of the most fiercely debated topics within the Paleo community. Opinions vary dramatically from …
One of the many challenges that people face when adopting a Paleo diet is dealing with the confounding factor of additional food sensitivities. …
This post is about frustration. My frustration. With my [expletive deleted] autoimmune disease that seemed to be improving dramatically in the late …
This is a very relevant question for those who are just embarking on their gluten-free journey. But, it’s also extremely important for anyone who has …
How Long Does it Take the Gut to Repair after Gluten Exposure?Read More
The Autoimmune Protocol can be thought of as a nutritional intervention for a diet gone badly awry, overabundant in calories and lacking in vital …
Reintroducing Foods after Following the Autoimmune ProtocolRead More
The autoimmune protocol of the Paleo diet (AIP) is very effective at addressing autoimmune disease (and related conditions like allergies and …
Last week, Paleo Parents and I released Episode 2 of The Paleo View, the topic of which was the Autoimmune Protocol. In conjunction with this, I …
I get asked this question very frequently, especially from people who worry about finding time to prepare an egg-free, nut-free meal in the morning. …
Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, sweet and hot peppers (but not black pepper), and chili-based spices (including paprika) all come from plants which are …
The WHYs behind the Autoimmune Protocol: NightshadesRead More
We are often warned not to consume too much seafood over fears of the mercury contamination in these foods building up in our systems and leading to …
One of the many challenges that people face when adopting a Paleo diet is dealing with the confounding factor of additional food sensitivities. …
Modifying Paleo for FODMAP-Intolerance (a.k.a. Fructose Malabsorption)Read More
(Created as a guest post for The Paleo Parents) Gut health is essential for overall health. A healthy digestive tract is efficient at absorbing …
Eczema is a general term used to describe a collection of skin conditions (the most common being atopic dermatitis) in which the skin is inflamed and …
When it comes to spices, figuring out which ones are safe on the Autoimmune Protocol can be tricky. Many spices come from the seeds of plants and …
A Paleo diet is often presented as “eating the foods that humans evolved over 2.5 million years to eat for optimum health”. I am guilty of presenting …
(Created as a guest post for Fresh4Five) As your child’s birthday approaches, you may start feeling some anxiety. Not only can the anniversary of …
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (or SIBO) is one of those hot topics in the alternative medical community that is often misunderstood, so I …
Modifying Paleo for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)Read More
Committing to Paleolithic nutrition can feel very restricting when it comes to restaurants, travel and celebrations. Even if you relax your …
Eggs are one of the most allergenic foods with approximately 2-3% of the population affected. However, people are still surprised when I advertise an …
It is all the rage in Paleo circles: throw out your scale, stop looking at the numbers. The idea is that we should be gauging how we're doing based …
Perhaps you are wondering how on earth I am going to address this topic delicately. The answer is: I can’t. It’s an impossible task and I’m just …
Many of you have expressed your frustration that you are not seeing improvement in your autoimmune disease despite following the Autoimmune Protocol. …
I’ve heard the stories too. People who find Paleo, cheat three times a week, eat buckets of eggs and nuts, and still manage to instantly lose weight, …
How Long Is This Going to Take?! Finding Patience with the AIPRead More
If you live with anyone, work with anyone, or occasionally venture out into public, then you are living with temptation. I don’t like to think of a …
Do you have an autoimmune disease that you are unaware of? I’m not talking about the severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, …
You May Have an Autoimmune Disease But Don’t Know It!Read More
NOTE: This is no longer the most up-to-date version of the autoimmune protocol. You can see the most current version here. Autoimmune …
Modifying Paleo for Autoimmune Conditions (i.e., The Autoimmune Protocol)Read More
As I was driving home the other day, I passed an oncoming car and noticed that the driver, an elderly man with very large ears, was grinning like he’d …
Nuts and seeds are typically regarded as nutritious, health-promoting foods and since they were around before humans even existed, it’s hard to argue …
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to eat organ meat: things like liver, kidney, tripe, heart, and even brain. What do these …
It is not an exaggeration to say that gut health is everything: the health of our guts has a profound effect on our overall health. As the connection …
