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Stanford Study Supports Eating Healthy Fats

A new Stanford study shows that it may not be low-carb or low-fat, but the quality of the fatty acids you’re eating which is a key part of the Paleo Diet

The Myth that Hunter-Gatherers Didn’t Live Long

Does Bill Nye’s criticism of Paleo lifestyles hold scientific weight? Read why the research doesn’t back his claims.

Is Sea Salt Healthy?

Paleo bloggers and influencers have claimed that added salt is healthy based on research showing a J-shaped relationship. But there were major flaws in this research. Added sodium in any form like sea salt, Celtic salt, Himalayan salt, or table salt is unhealthy.

Eliminating Non-Paleo Foods Improves Nutrient Density

We compare the nutrient density of Paleo foods to non-Paleo foods to show the health benefits of eating natural foods.

Wheat Series Part 5: How Wheat Can Trigger Chronic Disease

Wheat can be very effective at triggering chronic disease in those who have a genetic susceptibility for it.

Wheat Series Part 4: Wheat as a Harmful Dietary Antigen

When wheat enters our bodies, it’s essentially like a home invasion. Learn how wheat is a master at breaking in and causing all sorts of confusion.

Wheat Series Part 3: How Wheat Mimics Bacteria

The same way viruses mimic our bodies, wheat has evolved ways to mimic bacteria, all with the purpose of setting off the immune system alarm bells.

Wheat Series Part 1: The Digestive Immune System

A healthy gut exposed to wheat isn’t fine in anyone. Find out how the digestive immune system differs from the one in our bloodstream, and how wheat can cause inflammation and gut imbalances.

Wheat Series Part 2: Wheat and Gluten’s Effect on Intestinal Permeability

While going gluten-free may seem like a fad, it helps avoid health problems caused by intestinal permeability.

The Science Behind Intermittent Energy Restriction

Our bodies are directed by circadian rhythms that dictate when we sleep and eat. Timing meals like our Paleolithic ancestors can help keep them in sync.