Emily Rumsey

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Emily Rumsey joined The Paleo Diet® in the summer of 2020 as a production assistant after interning with the company for a few months and has since been promoted to Website Manager. Rumsey graduated in the spring of 2020 from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a BA in Journalism and BA in Internationals Affairs with a Chinese minor. During her time as a student she served as a Chapter Director for the non-profit Camp Kesem and was involved with the academic honor fraternity Phi Sigma Pi.

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How to Support Your Mental Health During a Weight-Loss Journey

We offer several tips to help you live a healthier, happier life, one in which self-care is as important as losing weight.

By Emily Rumsey

I Tried The Paleo Diet for Seven Days. Here’s What Happened.

I decided to go Paleo, cold turkey, for seven days. Even after a short time I felt many of the diet’s benefits like weight loss and improved sleep. I challenge anyone looking to jump start their healthy life to try it too!

By Emily Rumsey

The Exercise Habits of Hunter-Gatherers

Learn about the history of exercise in our hunter-gatherer ancestors and how to mimic their activities today for optimal health.

By Emily Rumsey

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

In part III of our interview with neuroscientist Dr. Bredesen, we will finally address his treatment for cognitive decline—called ReCODE and Keto Flex 12/3.

By Trevor Connor, M.S.

How to eat a Paleo Diet in college

College doesn't have to equate to a highly processed, nutritionally bankrupt diet. Learn how to eat Paleo even when living in a dorm room!

By Emily Rumsey

The causes of neurodegeneration: Part II of our interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen

In part 2 of The Paleo Diet's® interview with Dr. Bredesen we discuss the types of Alzheimer's, leaky gut, and the immune system.

By Trevor Connor, M.S.

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Paleo Leadership

Trevor Connor

Dr. Loren Cordain’s final graduate student, Trevor Connor, M.S., brings more than a decade of nutrition and physiology expertise to spearhead the new Paleo Diet team.

Dr. Mark J. Smith

One of the original members of the Paleo movement, Mark J. Smith, Ph.D., has spent nearly 30 years advocating for the benefits of Paleo nutrition.

Nell Stephenson

Ironman athlete, mom, author, and nutrition blogger Nell Stephenson has been an influential member of the Paleo movement for over a decade.

Dr. Loren Cordain

As a professor at Colorado State University, Dr. Loren Cordain developed The Paleo Diet® through decades of research and collaboration with fellow scientists around the world.

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How to Apply The Paleo Diet 85/15 Rule

Paleo-Inspired Pumpkin Spice Latte

Fall Harvest Vegetable Salad

Watermelon Cucumber Basil Lemonade

The 10 Best Natural Electrolyte Drinks for Everyday Hydration

What to Eat This Week: June, Week 5

Grow Your Own Food with These Five Home Garden Tips

Fueling a Healthy Brain

The Critical Role Protein Plays in Bone Health

How Diet Can Help (or Hurt) Migraines

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