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.

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Paleo Recipes

Find a healthy recipe for every meal.

Make eating Paleo easy with these tasty recipes!

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The Paleo Lifestyle

Live the Paleo Lifestyle

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

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Paleo Science

Discover the Science

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

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It Started Here

We are the founders of The Paleo Diet®

As a professor at Colorado State University, 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.

Dr. Cordain coined the term “The Paleo Diet®” while writing his first book 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.

Are Arrowroot and Tapioca Flours Paleo?

To set the record straight, arrowroot flour and powders are Paleo-approved, but tapioca flour is not. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the two, and what you need to know.

Irene Jay

Why We Support a Low Sodium Diet

CEO Trevor Connor explains the five key reasons The Paleo Diet is a low-sodium diet.

Trevor Connor, M.S.

Are Whole Grains Healthy?

While whole grains aren’t Paleo, it helps to understand the difference between whole and refined grains, and how each impacts your health differently.

Bill Manci

Is Butter Paleo?

We explore the many reasons why butter is not Paleo, including related products like ghee, and also address the potential health outcomes of eating butter.

Irene Jay

How to Carb Cycle on Paleo

While The Paleo Diet doesn't support a long-term keto diet, occasional carb-cycling can help optimize weight loss and metabolic flexibility.

Betsy Schroeder

Are Collagen Peptides Paleo?

Collagen peptides are all the rage in the supplement world, but do you even need them? And are they Paleo-approved?

Irene Jay

Is Sweet Corn Paleo?

Regardless of how the food industry may label it, sweet corn isn’t a vegetable—it’s a grain. Here’s how corn can harm your health, even when it’s fresh off the cob.

Irene Jay

How to Apply The Paleo Diet 85/15 Rule

Need more wiggle room in your diet? Try this categorized approach to dieting that will get you results while allowing you to enjoy your favorite off-limit foods.

Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

Recipes

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

Coconut Curry Salmon Bowls

Give baked salmon a facelift with a bright and zesty two-ingredient curry rub then pair with veggies.

Jess Case

Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

Set roasted cauliflower mixed with dates, onions, and almonds over a bed of arugula salad for an anti-inflammatory salad.

Jess Case

Oven Baked Eggs with Brussel Sprouts and Onions

Switch things up and have veggies for breakfast! This easy recipe pairs savory Brussels sprouts with sweet caramelized onions and fresh herbs for a brunch-worthy new favorite!

Jess Case

Paleo-Inspired Pumpkin Pie

You don’t have to miss out on the pie to stay Paleo this Thanksgiving! Try this creamy pumpkin pie made with a gluten-free homemade pie crust.

Jess Case

Easy Roasted Turkey Breast

Roast Turkey in a Dutch oven for a Thanksgiving dish that feeds a smaller crowd.

Jess Case

Apple Cider Roasted Vegetables

Nothing says fall like seasonal veggies with an apple cider glaze.

Jennafer Ashley

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

This easy slow-cooker apple cider recipe infuses your drink with spices as it cooks, so you have the ultimate mulled hot drink.

Jess Case

Cranberry Salsa

Cranberry sauce is a staple at the Thanksgiving table, but the truth is it’s not very healthy. Swap it out for this bright and zesty cranberry salsa!

Jess Case

Lifestyle

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

What to Eat This Week: October, Week 4

Let us help you eat for long-term success!

Aimee McNew

Your Hypothyroid Diet Shouldn’t Cut Calories. Here’s What To Do Instead

Here’s how to tell if you have hypothyroidism, and what to do about it.

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: October, Week 3

Maximize your heart health with this week's meal plan!

Aimee McNew

Looking to Lose Weight? Pay Attention to the Thermic Effect of Foods

If you’re looking to lose weight, consider the thermic effect of macronutrients for efficient calorie burn.

Bill Manci

What to Eat This Week: October, Week 2

This week, track your food intake based on food quality instead of calories with nutrient-dense Paleo foods.

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: October, Week 1

This week, eat for cellular health.

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: September, Week 4

This week’s meal plan will help you strengthen your immunity for cold and flu season!

Aimee McNew

Paleo Picnic Ideas for Early Fall

The days may be getting cooler and shorter, but that doesn't mean time has run out for picnics. Here are a few Paleo picnic ideas and recipes for early fall!

Emily Rumsey

Science

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

How Much Linoleic Acid Do You Need?

We review the impact that different dietary fats, including polyunsaturated fats like linoleic acid, have on your health,

Raphael Sirtoli, M.Sc.

Your Hypothyroid Diet Shouldn’t Cut Calories. Here’s What To Do Instead

Here’s how to tell if you have hypothyroidism, and what to do about it.

Aimee McNew

Looking to Lose Weight? Pay Attention to the Thermic Effect of Foods

If you’re looking to lose weight, consider the thermic effect of macronutrients for efficient calorie burn.

Bill Manci

How to Carb Cycle on Paleo

While The Paleo Diet doesn't support a long-term keto diet, occasional carb-cycling can help optimize weight loss and metabolic flexibility.

Betsy Schroeder

Polyphenols: The Powerful Antioxidant You Didn’t Know You Needed

Polyphenols are plant compounds that can have positive effects on your blood sugar, heart health, digestion, and even your memory.

Bill Manci

Zero Waste Seem Impossible? Try These 8 Achievable Low Waste Tips

Intrigued by the idea of zero waste, but don’t know where to begin? Start slow and adopt these simple tips and ideas for reducing how much you throw away.

Courtney Hamilton

Why Do We Feel Hungry? Explaining the Human Drive to Eat

What’s driving the obesity epidemic? There are multiple ways in which a modern diet plays havoc with our hunger signals.

Dr. Marc Bubbs

Fueling a Healthy Brain

Does the brain need glucose or ketones to function at its best? Brain energetics is a complicated issue, and different types of diets show promise for optimal brain health.

Raphael Sirtoli, M.Sc.

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.