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Celtic Sea Salt (Sel Gris) Contains Minerals. Here's Why It Still Isn't Paleo.

“Celtic” sea salt may contain minerals, but it's still salt.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Although the link between autoimmunity and legumes is poorly documented in humans, at least one legume, alfalfa, is known to cause an autoimmune disease.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Believe it or Not: Some Shellfish Contains Carbohydrate

Are there repercussions to our health from consuming some shellfish with concentrated sources of carbohydrates?

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

How to Eat to Increase Your Chances for Conception

One of the numerous benefits from switching to a Paleo Diet is greatly improving yours and your partners chance for conception, pregnancy and a healthy baby

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Why The Paleo Diet is Ergogenic

Is The Paleo Diet® ergogenic?

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Why Processed Meats Aren't Paleo

Unless you can find a supplier who manufactures processed meats from wild game or grass-fed animals, any processed meat you consume is from feed lot animals

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

The Fatty Acid Composition of Different Vegetable Oils

Some vegetable oils promote health and facilitate getting the correct balance of good fat in your diet, while others don’t. Find out which are good for you and which are not.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

The Fatty Acid Composition of Seeds

Learn about seed fatty acid content and which seed type is most advantageous (and least) to your health while following The Paleo Diet®.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Content of Fish and Seafood

The Paleo Diet emphasizes eating omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease and inflammatory diseases.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Q&A: Dr Cordain answers a question about The Paleo Diet for Athletes

Dr Cordain addresses the use of antioxidants and eating canned fish - a position he changed in the revised Paleo Diet for Athletes

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Are Sprouted Grains Paleo?

Are grains included in the paleo diet? Read our article to learn more. The Paleo Diet® offers the latest in paleo diet news, paleo diet recipes & more.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

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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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