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.

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

What You Should and Should Not Eat on The Paleo Diet®

If you've heard of The Paleo Diet, but don't know where to start check out our simple guide to what you should and should not eat on The Paleo Diet.

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.

How The South Beach Diet Compares to Keto (And Why Paleo Is Still Best)

Do a lot of low-carb, high fat diets seem similar to you? See the major differences between The Paleo Diet, the South Beach Diet and the keto diet.

Aimee McNew

Recipes

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

Gut Boosting Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup

Detox your digestive system with this healing, comforting soup made with gut-friendly ingredients like apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, coconut milk, and turmeric.

Jennafer Ashley

Paleo Salt-Free Sauerkraut

Give your gut health a boost with a spoonful of this tangy, salt-free sauerkraut! Once it's made, it can last up to 3 months and be paired with any Paleo meal!

Jess Case

Gut-Healthy Ginger & Turmeric Tea

If you’re going to the trouble of boiling water for tea, you might as well DIY your own blend. Enjoy this lemon, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon blend as a digestive after dinner - or really anytime you have gut issues.

Jess Case

5-Ingredient Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This just became your favorite go-to Paleo recipe. Cook chicken and broccoli in a wok or skillet then spread over cauliflower rice for a hearty dinner.

Jess Case

Dijon Mustard Glazed Salmon

This zesty salmon can go from fridge to table in only 30 minutes for an easy dinner on busy weeknights.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Gut-Soothing Cantaloupe Ginger Smoothie

Got a belly ache? Try blending up this quick and easy smoothie made with fresh cantaloupe, ginger, and mint!

Jennafer Ashley

Instant Pot Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

For the taste of a slow cooked beef stew in just an hour try this savory recipe made with sweet potatoes for added flavor.

Jess Case

Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage & Kale

Try this one-pan protein-packed sweet potato hash with ground pork, kale, and fried eggs for a hearty Paleo breakfast!

Felicia Lim

Lifestyle

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

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

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 4

This week’s meal plan is all about foods that are easy on the digestive system like soups.

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 3

Looking for some nutrient-dense meals? Get your fill of protein with lots of eggs and animal meat with this week’s meal plan.

Aimee McNew

Healthy Paleo Foods that Satisfy Cravings

Is the only way to curb cravings to just give in and eat that bag of potato chips? Nope! See why you get cravings and how to fight them with The Paleo Diet!

Megan Patiry

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 2

This week, try some classic Paleo meals to help support your New Year health goals!

Aimee McNew

How to Meal Plan and Prep Effectively

The Paleo Diet requires a far bit of cooking, but we see that extra effort for a significantly healthier diet as worth it. Still, here’s how to make meal planning and prepping more effective!

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 1

Looking to eat healthier in the New Year? We’ve got you covered!

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: December, Week 4

The week after a busy holiday and the last week of the year calls for quick and easy recipes that can be made with any ingredients on hand.

Aimee McNew

Science

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

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

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 4

This week’s meal plan is all about foods that are easy on the digestive system like soups.

Aimee McNew

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 2)

In part 2, we explore the official guidelines for treating IBD and how successful they are at helping patients avoid surgery. We also review the non-pharmaceutical interventions such as diet.

Raphael Sirtoli, M.Sc.

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

Megan Patiry

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 1)

Are environmental factors driving the rise of IBDs? See more about the etiology, symptoms, and potential treatments of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Raphael Sirtoli, M.Sc.

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

The Paleo Diet® Team

Protein: Is It Bad for Your Gut?

There is an ongoing debate in the nutrition world about protein’s effect on the gut. A healthy gut microbiome is critical to preventing disease and inflammation. Research shows protein actually improves gut health rather than harm it when combined with fiber.

Robert Yang, M.S.

The Paleo Diet: Designed by nature. Built by science.

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

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

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

Gut Boosting Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup

Paleo Salt-Free Sauerkraut

Gut-Healthy Ginger & Turmeric Tea

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

Healthy Paleo Foods that Satisfy Cravings

How to Meal Plan and Prep Effectively

The Importance of the Calcium-to-Magnesium Ratio

Battle of the Proteins: Comparing Plant and Animal Sources

Addressing neurodegeneration with ReCODE: Part III of our interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen

Try The Paleo Diet®!

Learn more. Get recipes & meal plans. See the science.

Welcome to The Paleo Diet®

Learn about The Paleo Diet®

Find a healthy recipe for every meal

Live the Paleo Lifestyle

Discover the Science

We are the founders of The Paleo Diet®

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

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

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

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

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

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

What You Should and Should Not Eat on The Paleo Diet®

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

How The South Beach Diet Compares to Keto (And Why Paleo Is Still Best)

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

Gut Boosting Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup

Paleo Salt-Free Sauerkraut

Gut-Healthy Ginger & Turmeric Tea

5-Ingredient Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Dijon Mustard Glazed Salmon

Gut-Soothing Cantaloupe Ginger Smoothie

Instant Pot Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage & Kale

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

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

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 4

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 3

Healthy Paleo Foods that Satisfy Cravings

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 2

How to Meal Plan and Prep Effectively

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 1

What to Eat This Week: December, Week 4

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

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

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 4

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 2)

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

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

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 1)

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

Protein: Is It Bad for Your Gut?

Addressing neurodegeneration with ReCODE: Part III of our interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen 