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Paleo Fundamentals

The Benefits and Challenges of Going Paleo
Isabella Mead
The Paleo Diet’s own Isabella Mead shares her experience with going Paleo for 10 days.
Why The Paleo Diet Has High Nutrient Density
M.S. and Trevor Connor, M.S.
The Paleo Diet has been accused of causing nutritional deficiencies, but in reality it is one of the most nutrient-dense diets you can eat.
What Can You Eat on The Paleo Diet?
The Paleo Diet Team
See our simple guide to what you can eat on The Paleo Diet and what foods to avoid.
The Ultimate Benefits of Going Paleo
Jane Dizon
There are lots of reasons to go Paleo, but these are our favorites.
How Much Sugar Is in Your Fruit?
The Paleo Diet Team
How much sugar does fruit contain, compared to candy? The answer might surprise you!
3 Micronutrient Ratios to Keep in Balance
Betsy Schroeder
A typical Western diet puts people way off on these delicate micronutrient ratios.
How to Practice The Paleo Diet®
The Paleo Diet Team
Dr. Mark J. Smith, Chief Science Officer of The Paleo Diet, shares new guides for how to practice The Paleo Diet and customize it for you.
Why The Paleo Diet Ignores the Ratios of Carbohydrates, Protein, and Fat
M.S. and Trevor Connor, M.S.
The focus of the Paleo Diet is not on finding an ideal macronutrient ratio, but on eating the foods we evolved to eat and avoiding anything processed.
Why The Paleo Diet Doesn’t Focus on Macronutrients
Mark J. Smith, Ph.D. and Ph.D.
We are individuals with different dietary needs and seasonal availability. So why try to stick to a set macronutrient profile that has previously never existed, when variability is a part of life?
How to Start Eating Healthy: Our 85/15 Guide to Natural, Healthy Eating
Mark J. Smith, Ph.D. and 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 The Paleo Diet Meat or Plant-Based?
The Paleo Diet Team
A common misconception about The Paleo Diet is that it is a meat-based diet. However, there is difference between calorie and volume - and by volume Paleo is plant-based.
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