Are Peanuts Paleo? See Why This Legume Is Unhealthy.

Peanuts aren't actually nuts, they are roasted legumes. Since all legumes contain anti-nutrients, peanuts are unhealthy and not Paleo.

Is Sea Salt Healthy?

Paleo bloggers and influencers have claimed that added salt is healthy based on research showing a J-shaped relationship. But there were major flaws in this research. Added sodium in any form like sea salt, Celtic salt, Himalayan salt, or table salt is unhealthy.

More Sunlight May Be the Cure to Your Ailments

UV radiation can have profound positive effects on human physiology, but a lack of exposure can also lead to a host of health problems.

Promoting Calcium Balance Health on a Paleo Diet (Easier Than You Think)

Learn how to promote calcium balance on a paleo diet. Browse The Paleo Diet® blog for more paleo diet tips, paleo recipes, meal plans & more today!

Simple Ways to Reduce Omega-6s and Increase Omega-3s in Your Diet

Learn how to reduce omega-6s and increase omega-3s with The Paleo Diet.

Ancestral Foods for Antioxidant Health

You don’t need to use supplements to quench free-radicals! Here are some antioxidant-rich Paleo foods!

How the Paleo Lifestyle Optimizes the Microbiome: Part Two

By comparing the microbiomes of contemporary populations with those of our ancestors, we can explore how the Paleo lifestyle may benefit gut health and examine the claims of a prominent critic who argues that excluding grains can harm the microbiome.

How the Paleo Lifestyle Optimizes the Microbiome: Part One

Learn about the microbiome, why it’s important, and how diet can have a big impact on its health.

Study Finds Multigenerational Vegetarians Are Genetically Predisposed to Cancer and Heart Disease on a Modern Diet

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?

Not only do most individuals need more sun exposure, but not all foods high in vitamin D serve the body equally.

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.