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Learn About The 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.
What to Eat During Intermittent Fasting
Megan Patiry
The foods you eat during intermittent fasting can make a big difference in your hunger levels and the benefits you see from IF. See ways to start intermittent fasting that make it easier.
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.
Are Algae and Seaweed “Superfoods”?
Bill Manci
Aquatic plants, both freshwater and sea varieties, pack powerful nutrient profiles. Should we consume them for our health, as well as the health of the planet?
What Does “Plant-Based” Really Mean?
Betsy Schroeder
There are several definitions for the plant-based diet trend. We explore what they are, and how The Paleo Diet can fit into this plan.
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.
The Human Gut: How It Works, Its Importance to Health, and Ways to Keep It Healthy
Bill Manci
Our gastrointestinal tract comprises amazingly complex machinery. How does the gut function and why is it so important to overall health? We take a close look.
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.
I Tried The Paleo Diet® for 30 Days and Here’s What Happened
Dave Trendler
My family and I tried The Paleo Diet for 30 days. See how we transitioned, some of our challenges, and our biggest wins! Then take the challenge for yourself!
Whole30 vs. Paleo: Comparing the Science
Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
How does the Whole30® diet compare from a science perspective to The Paleo Diet®? From our research, it closely resembles Paleolithic nutrition.
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