Are Beans Healthy? Why The Paleo Diet Bans Legumes

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.

Wheat Series Part 5: How Wheat Can Trigger Chronic Disease

Wheat can be very effective at triggering chronic disease in those who have a genetic susceptibility for it.

Eat More Protein for Better Health

Protein is essential to overall health and wellness, weight loss, and athletic performance—and The Paleo Diet is naturally high in protein.

Added Dietary Salt Adversely Influences Immunity & Inflammation

Research in humans has demonstrated that a high salt diet promotes chronic inflammation and adversely affects the immune system.

Carnitine Levels and Muscle Boosters 

Before heading to the vitamin shop to stock up on carnitine supplements, make sure your diet is a balanced Paleo approach including meat, fish, and poultry.

Wheat Series Part 4: Wheat as a Harmful Dietary Antigen

When wheat enters our bodies, it’s essentially like a home invasion. Learn how wheat is a master at breaking in and causing all sorts of confusion.

Which Diet Best Supports Heart Health?

The American Heart Association (AHA) encourages a healthy diet to fight heart disease. Does the AHA diet promote heart health better than a Paleo diet?

Wheat Series Part 3: How Wheat Mimics Bacteria

The same way viruses mimic our bodies, wheat has evolved ways to mimic bacteria, all with the purpose of setting off the immune system alarm bells.

New Research Highlights Health Benefits of High Protein Diets

By following a Paleo diet, which of course eliminates refined sugar and cereals, you’ll naturally be consuming what’s considered to be a high protein diet.

Evolution and High Protein Diets Part 3

A high protein diet actually reduces the risk of many diseases.

Evolution and High Protein Diets Part 2

The typical hunter-gatherer diet was high in protein.

Evolution and High Protein Diets Part 1

By examining the environment under which our genome arose, we are able to determine if high protein diets are helpful or detrimental to our health.