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Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

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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.

When Dr. Cordain began working on the concept of The Paleo Diet®, curiosity for the optimal human diet drove his research. He wasn’t searching for opportunities to sell a product or promote a business.

His journey led to many years of collaboration with world-renowned scientists, including Dr. Boyd Eaton and Dr. Staffan Lindeberg. After 15 years of exploring all of the available research, The Paleo Diet® was born. Dr. Cordain coined the term “The Paleo Diet®” and wrote his first book to share their discovery with the world.

Recently Dr. Loren Cordain has made his body of over 100 peer-reviewed papers available for everyone on Researchgate.com.

Articles by Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

The Dietary Cure For Acne
The Dietary Cure for Acne explains the ultimate causes of acne, and details a dietary program that will begin to clear up your skin within 30 days.
The Paleo Answer
Whether you’ve been following a Paleo-friendly diet or are just discovering the benefits of going Paleo, this book will help you follow the Paleo path to the fullest
The Paleo Diet for Athletes
Dr. Cordain joins with USA triathlon and cycling elite coach Joe Friel to adapt the Paleo Diet to the needs of athletes.
The Paleo Diet, Revised Edition
Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how, by eating your fill of satisfying and delicious lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, and non-starchy vegetables, you can lose weight and prevent disease.
The Paleo Diet Cookbook
This revolutionary cookbook gives you more than 150 satisfying recipes packed with great flavors, variety, and nutrition.
The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook
This cookbook marks the return of the true Paleo Diet, with 250 enticing recipes that prove following The Paleo Diet is as delicious, inventive, and inspiring as it is healthy.
Real Paleo Fast & Easy
The perfect Paleo cookbook for lifestyles on the go! Inside you’ll find 170 delicious recipes you can prepare and enjoy in 30 minutes or less.
What Is Celtic Salt? See Why Celtic Sea Salt (Sel Gris) Is Unhealthy
Celtic salt, or Sel gris, is a form of sea salt harvested in France that contains minerals from clay soil. But it's still basically sodium and therefore unhealthy.
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets, Part 3: Other Nutrient Deficiencies
You don’t have to look any further than the ADA’s or the USDA’s recommendations on vegetarian diets to discover their additional nutrient shortcomings.
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets, Part 2: Fertility Issues
Vitamin B12 deficiencies caused by vegetarian diets can create problems for infants and pregnant women.
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets, Part 1: Why They Aren’t Healthy
Dr. Cordain discusses the ramifications of following a vegetarian or vegan diet and subsequent devastating effects. Follow a Paleo Diet for optimal health.
Can Fruits and Vegetables Help Us Live Longer?
A brief history of the “Juice Men”, Norman Walker and Jay Kordich, and how their ahead-of-the-times concept of “juicing” has applicable health benefits today.
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