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Most Canned Sardines Are Bad for You. Here’s How to Choose Healthy Canned Sardines.
Betsy Schroeder
Which is healthier for you, canned or fresh sardines? Here's what to look for.
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.
The Paleo Diet® Marks 20-Year Anniversary
The Paleo Diet Team
We're proud to mark 20 years of science-backed healthy eating and living.
6 Reasons to Eat Sweet Potatoes
Betsy Schroeder
Sweet potatoes are healthy for most people and offer a wide range of benefits due to their vitamin, fiber, and antioxidant content.
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
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.
Are Protein Powders Paleo?
Jodi M. VerWeire
Here's our guide to finding Paleo protein powders including what they should contain and what they should leave out.
Surprising Foods to Avoid on the AIP Diet
Kimberly Tessmer, RDN, LD
The AIP Diet is related to The Paleo Diet, yet there are some Paleo foods to avoid on the AIP Diet—at least temporarily during the elimination phase.
Is Coffee Paleo? Why Coffee Is Healthy for Most People
Irene Jay
Yes, coffee is healthy for most people and can be part of a Paleo diet. But those sensitive to caffeine should avoid coffee. Here's how to tell if coffee is healthy for you.
Why The Paleo Diet Doesn’t Focus on Macronutrients
Mark J. Smith, 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 Bake on The Paleo Diet®
Irene Jay
Here’s how to make those occasional treats without grains, dairy, and sugar.
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