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Is It Paleo?

Are Collagen Peptides Paleo?
Irene Jay
Collagen peptides are all the rage in the supplement world, but do you even need them? And are they Paleo-approved?
Is Sweet Corn Paleo?
Irene Jay
Regardless of how the food industry may label it, sweet corn isn’t a vegetable—it’s a grain. Here’s how corn can harm your health, even when it’s fresh off the cob.
How to Start Eating Healthy: Our 85/15 Guide to Natural, Healthy Eating
Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
Need more wiggle room in your diet? Try this categorized approach to dieting that will get you results while allowing you to enjoy your favorite off-limit foods.
Is Vinegar Paleo?
Megan Patiry
If you choose your vinegar wisely and consume it in moderation, vinegar can be a part of your Paleo Diet.
Are Nut Butters and Seed Butters Paleo?
Irene Jay
In pure form, your favorite nut and seed butters are part of The Paleo Diet—but only in moderation.
10 Surprising Foods That Aren’t Paleo
Megan Patiry
Health bloggers everywhere have taken the Paleo trend and run with it. Here’s what they consistently get wrong about some foods.
Are Ancient Grains Gluten Free and Healthy?
Bill Manci
So-called "ancient grains" are still very new to the human diet. Only a few ancient grains are gluten free. None are healthy to eat often.
Stevia, Monkfruit, Maple Syrup, and Honey: Are Natural Sweeteners Paleo?
Megan Patiry
Raw honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and stevia are all considered natural sweeteners, but being "natural” doesn’t necessarily mean healthy. See which natural sugars can fit into a healthy Paleo Diet.
How to Tell If You Have a Nightshade Sensitivity
Megan Patiry
Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes contain specific compounds that can affect gut health. Know the symptoms of nightshade sensitivity and see how to prep these foods to avoid a reaction.
Three Protein Myths You Might Still Believe
Nell Stephenson, B.S.
We know we need protein, but things get confusing once we address how much we need and where we should be sourcing this important component of our diet. Read more for answers to common myths about protein.
What Science Really Says About Eggs and Heart Disease
Aimee McNew
What does the research say about eggs? If you are not allergic to eggs, the general consensus is that they’re a great Paleo food.
Why Bone Broth Is Nature’s Best Recovery Drink
Nell Stephenson, B.S.
Instead of turning to expensive, supplementary products to replenish lost nutrients after exercise, try nature’s recovery drink: bone broth.
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