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Are Natural Sugars Paleo?

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The Human Gut: How It Works, Its Importance to Health, and Ways to Keep It Healthy

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Are Nightshades Paleo? And How to Tell If You Have a Sensitivity

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (5 Ingredients!)

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Homemade Bison Breakfast Sausages

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Slow Cooker Tomato Fennel Soup (Vegan)

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What to Eat This Week: February, Week 3

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Want to Optimize Your Health? Get More Sleep.

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The Importance of the Calcium-to-Magnesium Ratio

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

Paleo 101

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The Paleo Diet concept started here.

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

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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 Natural Sugars Paleo?

Raw honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and stevia are all considered natural sugars, but being”natural” doesn’t necessarily mean Paleo. See where these sweeteners belong in a true Paleo Diet.

Megan Patiry

Can Fruits and Vegetables Help Us Live Longer?

A brief history of the “Juice Men”, Norman Walker and Jay Kordich, and how their ahead-of-the-times concept of “juicing” has applicable health benefits today.

Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

The Human Gut: How It Works, Its Importance to Health, and Ways to Keep It Healthy

Our gastrointestinal tract comprises amazingly complex machinery. How does the gut function and why is it so important to overall health? We take a close look.

Bill Manci

Are Nightshades Paleo? And How to Tell If You Have a Sensitivity

Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes contain specific compounds that can cause irritation in your gut. If you know what symptoms to look for and how to prepare nightshades before consuming, however, you may stay in the clear.

Megan Patiry

I Tried The Paleo Diet® for 30 Days and Here’s What Happened

My family and I tried The Paleo Diet for 30 days. See how we transitioned, some of our challenges, and our biggest wins! Then take the challenge for yourself!

Dave Trendler

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

The Paleo Diet® and the keto diet are both popular ways to lose weight and get fit, but there’s a lot of confusion about what differentiates the two. The key difference is keto is a short-term goal, whereas The Paleo Diet is about long-term health. See this infographic for more!

The Paleo Diet® Team

The Paleo Diet® December 2020 Digest – The Paleo Diet vs. Other Diets

In order to help you take the right first step to a healthy life, The Paleo Diet® has dedicated December to researching several of the most popular diet trends.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Whole30 vs. Paleo, Part II: A deeper dive.

How does the Whole30® diet compare from a science perspective to The Paleo Diet®? From our research, it closely resembles Paleolithic nutrition.

Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
Recipes

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

Southwestern Paleo Meatloaf

This fresh Southwestern-inspired meatloaf is made with fresh cilantro and parsley, red onions, bell pepper and a dash of cumin for an unexpected twist on a classic.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Broiled Salmon with Scallions & Sesame

Get your fill of healthy omega-3s with this sesame salmon that crisps right up under the broiler. Simply marinate, broil with scallions, top with hot chile pepper slices, and serve!

Lorrie Cordain

Coconut Banana Pancakes

Sick of scrambled eggs? Whip up these incredibly easy banana pancakes for a grain-free breakfast for one.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Paleo-Inspired™ Rosemary Crackers

Crispy, crunchy homemade crackers are better than store bought, and are much healthier for snack time. Top with some smoked salmon, and enjoy!

Jess Case

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Balsamic Glaze

If you don’t love Brussels sprouts, it’s probably because you haven’t tried this recipe.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (5 Ingredients!)

Use your air fryer to achieve perfectly crisp sweet potato fries that only taste like they’re deep-fried!

Jess Case

Homemade Bison Breakfast Sausages

Most breakfast sausages are loaded with salt and sugar. These easy homemade patties are made with ground bison and natural seasonings—nothing more.

Jennafer Ashley

One Pan Bone-In Pork Chops with Apples

Savory pork chops are coated in spices and cooked with squash, onions, and apples for an easy weeknight dinner.

Jess Case
Lifestyle

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

What to Eat This Week: February, Week 4

Get amped for warmer days ahead with these zesty, flavor-packed spicy meals.

Aimee McNew

Grow Your Own Food with These Five Home Garden Tips

Growing your own herbs and veggies not only benefits your health, it helps the environment, too. Here’s how to maximize a small outdoor garden to yield an impressive harvest.

Courtney Hamilton

What to Eat This Week: February, Week 3

The goal this week: eat more vegetables than you normally do!

Aimee McNew

Want to Optimize Your Health? Get More Sleep.

If you’re struggling to lose weight, sleep might be a big part of the puzzle. Here’s what happens when you don’t get enough rest, and tips to start prioritizing a full night’s sleep.

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: February, Week 2

This week, we have a variety of vegetable-rich recipes, many of which are meat-free.

Aimee McNew

The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: Assessing the Fueling Station

Are you a good nutrition student? By using a gap analysis, you can create a personalized nutrition plan.

Ryan Kohler

What to Eat This Week: February, Week 1

This week’s meals offer a variety of benefits that strengthens our immunity, mostly by nurturing our gut.

Aimee McNew

The Paleo Diet® January 2021 Digest – The Paleo Diet and Gut Health

The first monthly theme of 2021 is all about the importance of the human gut and how to keep it healthy.

The Paleo Diet® Team
Science

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

Grow Your Own Food with These Five Home Garden Tips

Growing your own herbs and veggies not only benefits your health, it helps the environment, too. Here’s how to maximize a small outdoor garden to yield an impressive harvest.

Courtney Hamilton

The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: Assessing the Fueling Station

Are you a good nutrition student? By using a gap analysis, you can create a personalized nutrition plan.

Ryan Kohler

Agriculture, Greenhouse Gases, and Climate Change

How much would a change to farming and ranching practices impact the devastating effects of climate change? We take a closer look.

Bill Manci

The Paleo Diet® January 2021 Digest – The Paleo Diet and Gut Health

The first monthly theme of 2021 is all about the importance of the human gut and how to keep it healthy.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Can Fruits and Vegetables Help Us Live Longer?

A brief history of the “Juice Men”, Norman Walker and Jay Kordich, and how their ahead-of-the-times concept of “juicing” has applicable health benefits today.

Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

What To Do If You Have Ulcerative Colitis

Learn about ulcerative colitis (UC) and specifically the medications and dietary changes that can help ease UC.

Aimee McNew

The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: Introductory Concepts on Fueling the Engine

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the fuels that power human performance and recovery. And water is a critical piece of the puzzle.

Ryan Kohler

Want to Promote Lasting, Healthy Weight Loss? Support Your Gut.

Supporting a healthy gut is about much more than just popping probiotic pills. Here’s how to upgrade your diet to nurture your gut from the inside out.

Aimee McNew
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