Welcome to The Paleo Diet®

Your resource for nutritional science and the lifestyle of The Paleo Diet.

Paleo 101

Learn about The Paleo Diet®

The Paleo Diet concept started here.

Paleo Recipes

Find a healthy recipe for every meal.

Make eating Paleo easy with these tasty recipes!

The Paleo Lifestyle

Live the Paleo Lifestyle

Paleo isn’t just about changing your diet, its about improving your fitness, energy, and sleep too!

Paleo Science

Discover The Science

The Paleo Diet is built on a continually growing body of research.

It Started Here

We are the founders of The Paleo Diet®

Dr. Loren Cordain developed The Paleo Diet® through decades of research and collaboration with renowned fellow scientists, including Dr. Boyd Eaton and Dr. Staffan Lindeberg. Their research was driven purely out of a curiosity to discover the optimal human diet.

In 2002, Dr. Cordain wrote his first book introducing The Paleo Diet, and created this website to share his knowledge. Now, Dr. Cordain’s first and last graduate students—Mark J. Smith, Ph.D. and Trevor Connor, M.S.—are carrying on the legacy.

Paleo 101

Learn the fundamentals and explore the key concepts and benefits of the diet humans evolved to eat.

Fresh Sardines vs. Canned Sardines: Which is Better?

Which is healthier for you, canned or fresh sardines?

Betsy Schroeder

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

All your burning questions, answered.

Trevor Connor, M.S.

How Much Sugar is in Your Fruit?

How much sugar does fruit contain, compared to candy? The answer might surprise you!

Isabella Mead

The Paleo Diet® Marks 20-Year Anniversary

We're proud to mark 20 years of science-backed healthy eating and living.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Are Sweet Potatoes Paleo?

Here's why they're a better choice than white potatoes.

Betsy Schroeder

How to Practice the Paleo Diet

Introducing TRUEPALEO™ and PaleoFLEX™: Our new meal-based guides to easy, healthy eating.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Forget the Macronutrient Ratios. Here's Why.

The focus of the Paleo Diet is not on finding an ideal macronutrient ratio, but on eating the foods we evolved to eat and avoiding anything processed.

Trevor Connor, M.S.

The Paleo Diet® Partners with Where Food Comes From

Where Food Comes From is now the official third-party certifier of our food certification program.

Dave Trendler

Recipes

Ready to feed your DNA? Browse our delicious collections of recipes for any occasion.

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Sweet potato shepherd's pie is a dish for the whole family!

Kaylie Johnson

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Apples and Dates

Dive into autumn with this nutrient-packed roasted salad!

Jess Case

Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Apples and Walnuts

Craving a zesty, crunchy side dish?

Kaylie Johnson

PaleoFLEX™ Chocolate Energy Balls

Fuel up with these no-bake bites!

Jess Case

Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Crispy-crunchy air fryer fish sticks are the ideal kid-friendly food!

Jess Case

Pineapple Power Smoothie

This nutrient-dense smoothie makes for a great workout recovery drink.

Kaylie Johnson

PaleoFLEX™ Morning Glory Muffins

Start your day right with these sweet-savory morning glory muffins!

Jess Case

PaleoFLEX™ Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles

Strawberry Shortcake would have LOVED these popsicles!

Jess Case

Lifestyle

Update your daily routine through healthier exercise, sleep, meal prep and more!

5 Tips for Going Paleo on a Budget

You can go Paleo and stay within your grocery budget with our tips and tricks!

Isabella Mead

The Paleo Solution to the BRAT Diet

The BRAT diet isn't recommended anymore. Here's why, and what to do for an upset stomach instead.

Betsy Schroeder

How The Paleo Diet Can Support Breastfeeding Mothers

Eating enough omega-3 fatty acids and prioritizing stress relief are key factors for successful breastfeeding.

Irene Jay

How To Have a Paleo Valentine’s Day

Does planning Valentine’s Day with your partner cause you stress? Try these 3 ideas to create the perfect Paleo Valentine’s Day.

Emily Rumsey

How to Bake on The Paleo Diet

Here’s how to make those occasional treats without grains, dairy, and sugar.

Irene Jay

Top 10 Recipes of 2021

The top picks for 2021 are in, and we're pretty sure you'll want to make them all next year, too!

Lauren Fellows

How to Start an Autoimmune Protocol Diet

If you have an autoimmune disease, here’s how to start an elimination diet of AIP diet to help you identify triggers, manage symptoms, and improve the quality of your life.

Kimberly Tessmer, RDN, LD

Why Staying Paleo Can Help Beat Holiday Stress

Here’s why sticking to The Paleo Diet® can help keep you afloat when you feel like you’re drowning in holiday stress.

Jodi M. VerWeire

Science

Take a deeper dive into the research and scientific concepts behind the world's original diet.

3 Nutrient Ratios to Keep in Balance

Most Americans are way off on these delicate balances.

Betsy Schroeder

How to Treat Autoimmune Gastritis

What is autoimmune gastritis? Plus, how The Paleo Diet can help ease symptoms.

Betsy Schroeder

Surprising Foods You Shouldn't Eat if You're AIP

There are a few Paleo-approved foods you should avoid for a short while if you have an autoimmune disease.

Kimberly Tessmer, RDN, LD

The Paleo Diet® Launches Food Certification Program

Never wonder if a food is truly Paleo again! Consumers, retailers, and manufacturers will finally have a reliable food standard approved by Dr. Loren Cordain.

Dave Trendler

Why The Paleo Diet Doesn’t Focus on Macronutrients

We are individuals with different dietary needs and seasonal availability. So why try to stick to a set macronutrient profile that has previously never existed, when variability is a part of life?

Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

Reversing Alzheimer’s: An Interview with Neuroscientist Dr. Dale Bredesen (part II)

The Paleo Diet continues its interview with Dr Dale Bredesen, the creator of the ReCODE formula – a lifestyle and dietary approach to reversing Alzheimer’s disease.

Trevor Connor, M.S.

How The Paleo Diet Fights Inflammation

Here’s why you might experience inflammation, and how your diet can help quell it.

Jodi M. VerWeire

Reversing Alzheimer’s: An Interview with Neuroscientist Dr. Dale Bredesen (part I)

The Paleo Diet interviews Dr Dale Bredesen, the creator of the ReCODE formula – a lifestyle and dietary approach to reversing Alzheimer’s disease.

Trevor Connor, M.S.

The Paleo Diet for Beginners

Your first steps to a healthy lifestyle start here!
Following The Paleo Diet can help you lose weight (and keep it off), improve your sleep and mental health,
and reduce your risk for chronic disease.