The Diet We’re Meant to Eat, Part 3: How Much Meat versus Veggies?
In the first two parts of this series (here and here), I looked at the (hotly debated!) question of whether humans are innate herbivores, …
In the first two parts of this series (here and here), I looked at the (hotly debated!) question of whether humans are innate herbivores, …
The parsley family (also known as the Apiaceae family or umbellifers, due to forming umbrella-like stem structures called umbels) is a huge …
While the Paleo Diet is often presented as a collection of foods to eliminate, its tenets go far beyond that list of foods to avoid. In …
The Paleo Diet is a powerful tool for healing, weight loss and overall health. When it’s done right, it can lead to incredible health …
You’ve seen the news sites blowing up with variations of this headline “New Scientific Study Proves Paleo Diet Causes Weight Gain and is …
Eating 8+ servings of fresh vegetables and fruits daily lowers risk of chronic disease more than any other dietary factor (see The …
Over the past century, few foods have overtaken our food supply quite like sugar and sweeteners. Yet despite decades of research, the …
In recent years, a number of health documentaries have been hitting the airwaves and bringing dietary information (and misinformation!) to …
Two news stories centered around gluten-free diets were published in the New York Times in the last week, one the magazine section and one …
I’ve had a number of questions lately from people who are considering following the Paleo diet, but feel that they can’t …
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 …
If you’ve read my recent post on phytochemicals, then you already know that plants are absolute powerhouses of health-promoting …
Could there possibly be a more controversial topic than how many carbs we should be eating?! One of the perks of following a Paleo framework …
Going grain-free is one of the most important steps we can take toward better health. Not only do grains promote inflammation and cause …
Many factors contribute to our modern health problems, including sedentary lifestyles, stress, and insufficient sleep (see The Benefits of …
There are many resources, even within the Paleosphere, that make claims about weight loss (a lot of which are based more on the theoretical …
Can the Paleo diet work for athletes? This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts, and the answer is a resounding yes! The sports …
Is “going Paleo” your New Years Resolution? I’m excited for you! It’s been over 6 years since I made the leap into Paleo and I …
Regulating blood sugar levels is a key feature of the Paleo diet. In fact, this may be the critical mechanism responsible for the observed …
No matter your health goals, the Paleo template is the best place to start. With its focus on nutrient density, hormone regulation, and …
Throughout the years, tons of “wonder foods” have come and gone within the health community, based on a mixture of legitimate science and …
I get a lot of questions from people who are tackling the autoimmune protocol and are frustrated that they aren’t seeing results. …
There is one diet myth that persists beyond all others, that dietary fat will make you fat and clog your arteries. Not only is dietary fat …
Out of all the foods we could potentially eat, vegetables and fruit are some of the only items not mired in controversy: virtually every …