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. During her time as a student she served as the chapter director for the non-profit Camp Kesem at the University of Colorado, Boulder and was involved with the academic honor fraternity Phi Sigma Pi. Rumsey graduated in the spring of 2020 with a BA in Journalism and BA in Internationals Affairs with a Chinese minor.

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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.

Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, and diet: An interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen (part I)

In part I of The Paleo Diet's® interview with Dr. Bredesen we discuss his new book, the origins of his research, and how he views Alzheimer’s disease.

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 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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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?

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (5 Ingredients!)

Homemade Bison Breakfast Sausages

Slow Cooker Tomato Fennel Soup (Vegan)

Grow Your Own Food with These Five Home Garden Tips

What to Eat This Week: February, Week 3

Want to Optimize Your Health? Get More Sleep.

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.

Emily Rumsey

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