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Health Literacy for a Strong and Healthy Life

Health literacy is the degree that consumers are able to make informed decisions for their health. It can be something as simple as self-care, or more involved, like a health advocacy organization (that’s us!) encouraging individuals to better understand and act on the health information provided to them.

The Paleo Diet® advocates for all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, but as we are first and foremost focused on all things nutrition, we believe it is paramount to educate our audience on nutrition and food literacy. That includes diving into ingredients labels, exploring how different foods are processed, understanding marketing terms and health claims, and more.

When you improve your health literacy, you’re better positioned to take actions that will improve the health of you and the whole family.

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How Health Literacy Can Transform Nutrition & Lifestyle Choices

From understanding labels to decoding marketing—learning the basics of health literacy can help you make healthier decisions.

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Get to Know the Whole Package

Learn the meaning behind language and vague terms that grace many food products.
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Untangling the Confusion Around Food Health Claims  

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What Do “Natural Flavors” Really Mean? 

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How to Read Sell-by Dates and Best-by Dates

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The Truth in the Fine Print: What the Ingredients List Tells You—and What It Doesn’t

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Beyond the Buzz: Decoding Food Marketing for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs

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Using the Nutrition Facts Label to Make Better Choices

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How Does the U.S. Government Regulate Food Labels?

Explore Additives

Understand what additives are, why we sometimes need them, and how they're regulated.
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Regulation of Food Additives in American Food Production
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Glossary of Common Additives, Their Uses, and Health Concerns
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Exploring Common Food Preservatives and Why They’re Used

Learn the Process

How food products are made can affect our health.
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What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

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Are Non-GMO Foods Healthier Than GMO Foods?

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Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables and Fruits—Which Are More Nutritious?

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Metabolic Disease

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Americans are Fed up with the Portion Distortion Era

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Is Organic Food Worth It?

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Why a Minimally Processed Diet Is a Paleo Diet

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The History of Fortified Foods

Put It into Practice

Education is only the first step toward enacting change. See what habits you can adjust to start eating healthier today.
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How to Buy Affordable, Healthy Groceries
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How to Analyze Your Grocery Store Receipt to Improve Shopping Habits
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In Uncertain Times, Here’s How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Why Food Certification Matters

Explore how food certification can help you make health-driven choices based on what is in your food and how it was made.

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Live Longer, Better

Paleo for Life reveals the most potent anti-aging superfoods so you can live a longer, healthier life, starting today.

See free articles on the four key longevity vitamins, antioxidants, fermented foods, Vitamin K2, and more.

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