The Myth of the 100,000-Year-Old Diet

Paleo eating is often misrepresented as a meat-heavy “caveman” diet. The reality is a flexible and modern nutrition model based on ancestral eating principles and supported by science.

Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: What’s The Difference?

Are plant-based proteins just as good as animal proteins? No, in the debate of plant protein vs animal protein, the science clearly shows that animal proteins are healthier and better sources of protein for several important reasons.

Podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino

Dr. Saladino interviews Dr. Cordain, Trevor Connor, and Mark J. Smith to debate the composition of the "real" Paleo Diet.

Sustainable Eating for Sustainable Health

Can the same eating plan that supports the health of our planet also be the plan which supports our own health?

Why We Shouldn’t Exclude Fat from Our Diets

There are many types of fatty acids in our diet including monounsaturated and omega-3s and they all play important roles in our body. We need to eat them.

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help with Obesity and Metabolic Disorders?

Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient we need to get in our diet and can help with a variety of conditions including obesity and cognitive decline.

Stanford Study Supports Eating Healthy Fats

A new Stanford study shows that it may not be low-carb or low-fat, but the quality of the fatty acids you’re eating which is a key part of the Paleo Diet

Why St. Louis Ribs Are So Healthy: Vitamin K2 Menaquinones

Vitamin K2 menaquinones are easily found in fermented foods—and present in high quantities in St. Louis style pork ribs.

How to Practice Sun Safety and Still Get Enough Vitamin D

While too much sun exposure can be harmful, spending time in the sun also increases our body’s vitamin D—so what’s the balance?

Fresh Sardines or Canned Sardines: No Longer an Option for Americans

In today’s post, we explore the effects of the declining sardine population on the US market and your health.

The Sodium to Potassium Ratio Is One Reason Cheese is Not Paleo

Dairy products, including cheese, are not allowed on The Paleo Diet. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of consuming cheese.

The Myth that Hunter-Gatherers Didn’t Live Long

Does Bill Nye’s criticism of Paleo lifestyles hold scientific weight? Read why the research doesn’t back his claims.