The Paleo Mom is a scientist turned health educator and advocate.
Herbs and spices are any savory, aromatic, edible plant used to flavor or garnish food (or in some cases, for their medicinal properties!). Although …
Who doesn’t want some good news about chocolate?! Luckily, this food really is as healthy as it is delicious—at least when we choose our chocolate …
The parsley family (also known as the Apiaceae family or umbellifers, due to forming umbrella-like stem structures called umbels) is a huge plant …
Amid all the talk of berries as superfoods, bananas as gut-health boosters, and citrus as vitamin C powerhouses, one fruit group tends to get sadly …
ALL fruit have distinct health benefits (see Why Fruit is a Good Source of Carbohydrates, The Health Benefits of Apples, The Health Benefits of …
Bananas and plantains are both members of the genus Musa, growing on plants that are technically giant herbs rather than trees (due to having a …
The onion family, also known as alliums, includes hundreds of different species belonging to the genus Allium, although the ones we’re most likely to …
Melons are the sweet, juicy fruits produced by members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, and are related to squash and cucumbers (botanically, …
Winter squash is a generic term for members of the genus Cucurbita that grow through the summer and are harvested in the fall, when they’ve reached …
I recently released my new gut microbiome e-books, The Gut Health Guidebook and The Gut Health Cookbook (released this week!), the culmination of …
It is well-established that eating a diet abundant in fresh vegetables and fruits is good for our health. In fact, every serving of vegetables or …
Berries are an extremely ancient food in the human diet, with evidence of being a seasonal staple for prehistoric hunter-gatherers. And, science has …
Cruciferous vegetables are members of the Brassicaceae family, many of which are actually cultivars of a single species (Brassica oleracea): cabbage, …
Eating 8+ servings of fresh vegetables and fruits daily lowers risk of chronic disease more than any other dietary factor (see The Importance of …
Although there’s still plenty we don’t know about preventing and treating covid-19, one topic that we should be paying close attention to is the gut …
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in our body, and it also plays a major role in the health and function of the gut. In fact, ample research …
The aphorism "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" was coined in 1913, but was based on a much older rhyme, "eat an apple on going to bed and you'll …
When we think about the benefits of consuming fermented foods, we tend to focus on fermented vegetables (like sauerkraut, kimchee, and pickles), …
A juicy orange, a flavorful grapefruit, a sweet tangerine… the citrus family provides us with some of our most well-loved fruits! And along with being …
Tea is one of the most versatile and well-loved beverages out there! It can help us kickstart a sleepy morning, or it can keep us company on a cold …
Health is impacted by much more than what you eat. Health is also influenced by how you live. How active you are, how much you sleep, how much …
Nutrient sufficiency is arguably the most important quality of any dietary approach, meaning we choose whole foods with the goal of consuming adequate …
Staying hydrated is essential for kidney health and helps optimize digestion, neurological function, circulation, body temperature regulation, and …
I'm sure you've heard the buzz about intermittent fasting, or "IFing". It's purported to stimulate healing, increase longevity, balance hormones, …
Intermittent Fasting: Secret to Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad?Read More
One of the fundamental principles of the Paleo diet is avoiding foods that damage the lining of the gut, contributing to "leaky gut". Is this just …
What Is A Leaky Gut? (And How Can It Cause So Many Health Issues?)Read More
Whenever a new Paleo study comes out, it’s sure to stir up controversy—no matter what the findings are. “Good” findings are met with cheers from the …
Paleo, Resistant Starch, and TMAO: New Study Warning Worth HeedingRead More
Nearly everyone has heard of (and tasted!) honey, but did you know that a number of other bee products also have proven health benefits? It’s true! …
Just because a diet is popular does not mean that it lives up to its claims nor does it mean that it's safe! Case in point: ketogenic diets. I have …
Mushrooms are an incredibly valuable nutrient-dense food that offers our gut bacteria unique fiber types that we can’t get from any other food (see …
Honey is one of humankind’s oldest sweeteners, having been used by the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indian Ayurvedic practitioners …
When it comes to nutrient-dense carbs, root veggies are hard to beat: foods like sweet potatoes, carrots, and cassava are not only delicious, they’re …
By now, fish’s status as a superfood is hard to deny! Numerous studies have confirmed that regular seafood consumption (and the omega-3 boost it …
Celery juice is the latest trending health craze, being called a “savior when it comes to chronic illness”. It’s claimed that in just one week of …
After Harvard professor Karin Michels’ presentation called “Coconut Oil and Other Nutritional Errors” went viral on YouTube last week, dozens of media …
Coconut Oil: Any Truth to the “Pure Poison” Claims?Read More
One of the core principles of a Paleo diet is avoiding foods that contain compounds called toxic lectins. The term toxic lectin originates from the …
The gut is a biological niche, home to a diverse array of microbes that influence nearly all aspects of human biology through their interactions with …
What Is the Gut Microbiome? And Why Should We Care About It?Read More
In a previous post, we looked at the development of immune tolerance (the body’s lack of reaction to antigens that could potentially trigger an immune …
Can Paleo or AIP Diets Cause Loss of Immune Tolerance?Read More
Immune tolerance (sometimes called immunotolerance or immunological tolerance) is a situation in which the immune system “tolerates” an …
With mounting research showing the negative impact gluten can have on the human body, awareness about gluten-related health problems is on the rise! …
Leaky gut is gaining more and more acceptance as something that not only coexists alongside a huge number of health conditions (including autoimmune …
The Paleo template is an educational foundation, based on scientific evidence, that informs our food choices. As such, it's a flexible way of eating, …
Fiber is an underappreciated nutrient. While not technically essential (meaning we won't die without it), scientific studies confirm that high fiber …
Growing up, my mom used to say, “You’ve got to eat a peck of dirt in your life.” And while this phrase is oftentimes said to mean that everyone has to …
With digestive disorders and microbiome issues making the headlines left and right, many of us are wondering just how healthy our guts are. After all, …
Scientific research consistently supports the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. This is in part due to the high vitamin and …
When going Paleo, one of the hardest things for many people to give up are noodles (who doesn’t love pasta, fettuccini alfredo, or un ultra-comforting …
In the Paleo community, the idea of taking antibiotics is often frowned upon, and it’s easy to see why! A huge body of research shows that antibiotics …
With increasing frequency, unhealthful ingredients are creeping into recipes labeled as Paleo or food products catering to the Paleo community. Part …
