Protein: Is It Bad for Your Gut?

There is an ongoing debate in the nutrition world about protein’s effect on the gut. A healthy gut microbiome is critical to preventing disease and inflammation. Research shows protein actually improves gut health rather than harm it when combined with fiber.

The Importance of the Magnesium and Calcium Relationship: A Key Ratio for Health

The magnesium and calcium relationship is important for overall health—and government guidelines on calcium got the science wrong.

The Importance of the Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio to Human Health

Humans evolved to consume approximately a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. While there has been a push for a higher consumption of omega-3s, many don’t realize they’re also over-consuming omega-6s.

Protein, Fasting, and the mTOR Pathway

Overeating, especially of protein, activates the mTOR pathway which some researchers associate with increased cancer risk and shortened lifespan. Balancing macronutrients, like protein, can be challenging, but by looking at our hunter-gatherer ancestors lifestyles we can see that fasting may be one way to help keep mTOR in check.

The Best Plant-Based Proteins (That Are Also Paleo)

Interested in eating both vegetarian and Paleo? Here’s everything you need to know about plant-based proteins.

What Science Really Says About Eggs and Heart Disease

What does the research say about eggs? If you are not allergic to eggs, the general consensus is that they’re a great Paleo food.

How Exercise and Diet Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

The medical community traditionally states type 2 diabetes is a life-long condition, but new research shows it may be reversible with the right combination of diet and exercise.

Addressing neurodegeneration with ReCODE: Part III of our interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen 

In part III of our interview with neuroscientist Dr. Bredesen, we will finally address his treatment for cognitive decline—called ReCODE and Keto Flex 12/3.

The causes of neurodegeneration: Part II of our interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen

In part 2 of The Paleo Diet’s® interview with Dr. Bredesen we discuss the types of Alzheimer’s, leaky gut, and the immune system.

Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, and diet: An interview with neuroscience researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen (part I)

In part I of The Paleo Diet’s® interview with Dr. Bredesen we discuss his new book, the origins of his research, and how he views Alzheimer’s disease.

The research of Dr. Douglas London on one of the last remaining indigenous hunter-gatherer societies on Earth

In this follow-up interview, Dr. London discusses his upcoming research and dives deeper into the Kawymeno diet.

Natural Ways to Reduce Stress, Proven by Science

Chronic stress has many negative health impacts. Feel better with these 6 natural ways to reduce stress, all backed by science.