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Eliminating Non-Paleo Foods Improves Nutrient Density
Loren Cordain, Ph.D. and Trevor Connor, M.S.
We compare the nutrient density of Paleo foods to non-Paleo foods to show the health benefits of eating natural foods.
Loren Cordain, Ph.D., discusses Paleo on “That Paleo Diet Show”
The Paleo Diet Team
Watch Loren Cordain, Ph.D discuss the paleo diet on "That Paleo Diet Show". Browse The Paleo Diet® blog to learn more about the paleo diet & recipes!
Ancestral Foods for Antioxidant Health
Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS
You don’t need to use supplements to quench free-radicals! Here are some antioxidant-rich Paleo foods!
Pemmican: A Plains Indians Staple Food that Prevented Protein Poisoning
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
"Rabbit starvation," or eating too much lean meat, can lead to disease or death. Here's how North American Indians avoided it.
Is Camel’s Milk Paleo?
The Paleo Diet Team
Here's how camel's milk compares cow’s milk, and why it could be beneficial.
How the Eating Habits of American Plains Indians Contributed to Their Tall Statures
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
North American Plains Indians were the tallest people in the world, and they didn't have to drink milk to get there.
Study Finds Multigenerational Vegetarians Are Genetically Predisposed to Cancer and Heart Disease on a Modern Diet
Christopher Clark
Learn more about the vegetarian diet & the paleo diet. The Paleo Diet® is your #1 source for paleo vegetarian recipes, simple paleo meal ideas & more.
Do You Need to Supplement with Vitamin D?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Not only do most individuals need more sun exposure, but not all foods high in vitamin D serve the body equally.
Why You Should Opt for Grass-Fed Beef
Kyle Cordain
Learn why you should choose grass-fed beef on the paleo diet. Browse The Paleo Diet® for paleo eating tips, paleo approved foods & recipes today!
Ancestral Clues to Better Sleep and Energy This Winter
Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS
Winter can throw our circadian rhythms off balance, which may lead to a lack of proper sleep and energy. Following the sleep habits of hunter-gatherers may improve health.
Is Maca Powder Paleo?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Does the maca root share all the same anti-nutritional properties of other brassicas and can you consume maca powder on The Paleo Diet?
Are Beans Healthy? Why The Paleo Diet Bans Legumes
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Beans and legumes have been promoted by the USDA as nutritional equivalents to animal proteins. But science shows that beans and legumes contain antinutrients that can cause many health problems.
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