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Designed by Nature, Built by Science

Welcome to The Paleo Diet®

Your resource for nutritional science and the lifestyle of The Paleo Diet.

Paleo 101

Learn about The Paleo Diet®

The Paleo Diet concept started here.

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Paleo Recipes

Find a healthy recipe for every meal

Make eating Paleo easy with these tasty recipes!

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The Paleo Lifestyle

Live the Paleo Lifestyle

Paleo isn’t just about changing your diet, its about improving your fitness, energy, and sleep too!

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Paleo Science

Discover the Science

The Paleo Diet is built on a continually growing body of research

EXPLORE THE SCIENCE
It Started Here

We are the founders of The Paleo Diet®

As a professor at Colorado State University, Dr Loren Cordain developed The Paleo Diet® through decades of research and collaboration with renowned fellow scientists including Dr Boyd Eaton and Dr Staffan Lindeberg. Their research was driven purely out of a curiosity to discover the optimal human diet.

Dr. Cordain coined the term “The Paleo Diet®” while writing his first book and created this website to share his knowledge. Now, Dr Cordain’s first and last graduate students – Mark J. Smith, Ph.D. and Trevor Connor, M.S. - are carrying on the legacy.

Paleo 101

Learn the fundamentals and explore the key concepts and benefits of the diet humans evolved to eat.

I Tried The Paleo Diet® for 30 Days and Here’s What Happened

My family and I tried The Paleo Diet for 30 days. See how we transitioned, some of our challenges, and our biggest wins! Then take the challenge for yourself!

Dave Trendler

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

The Paleo Diet® and the keto diet are both popular ways to lose weight and get fit, but there’s a lot of confusion about what differentiates the two. The key difference is keto is a short-term goal, whereas The Paleo Diet is about long-term health. See this infographic for more!

The Paleo Diet® Team

The Paleo Diet® December 2020 Digest – The Paleo Diet vs. Other Diets

In order to help you take the right first step to a healthy life, The Paleo Diet® has dedicated December to researching several of the most popular diet trends.

The Paleo Diet® Team

Whole30 vs. Paleo, Part II: A deeper dive.

How does the Whole30® diet compare from a science perspective to The Paleo Diet®? From our research, it closely resembles Paleolithic nutrition.

Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

What You Should and Should Not Eat on The Paleo Diet®

If you've heard of The Paleo Diet, but don't know where to start check out our simple guide to what you should and should not eat on The Paleo Diet.

The Paleo Diet® Team

How The South Beach Diet Compares to Keto (And Why Paleo Is Still Best)

Do a lot of low-carb, high fat diets seem similar to you? See the major differences between The Paleo Diet, the South Beach Diet and the keto diet.

Aimee McNew

I Tried The Paleo Diet for Seven Days. Here’s What Happened.

I decided to go Paleo, cold turkey, for seven days. Even after a short time I felt many of the diet’s benefits like weight loss and improved sleep. I challenge anyone looking to jump start their healthy life to try it too!

Emily Rumsey

Stop Keto. Come Back To Paleo.

The Paleo Diet is more of a lifestyle, while keto is a short-term treatment. Our body was designed to handle periods of being in ketosis, but it was not designed to stay there. After going keto for a while, I knew that it wasn’t going to be sustainable, for me.

Megan Patiry
Recipes

Ready to feed your DNA? Browse our delicious collections of recipes for any occasion.

Instant Pot Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

For the taste of a slow cooked beef stew in just an hour try this savory recipe made with sweet potatoes for added flavor.

Jess Case

Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage & Kale

Try this one-pan protein-packed sweet potato hash with ground pork, kale, and fried eggs for a hearty Paleo breakfast!

Felicia Lim

Easy Homemade Paleo Hot Chocolate

Skip the sugary powdered junk and make your own delicious hot chocolate with a handful of healthy ingredients instead.

Jess Case

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

If you like chicken mole, but are intimated by it’s cooking demands, try our slow cooker chicken mole with a simplified ingredient list - It’s just as tasty, but less stressful!

Jess Case

Paleo Chai Latte with Turmeric

Don’t spend $5 at a coffeeshop for a winter favorite you can make at home. Plus, this Chai Latte is tastier and healthier!

Jess Case

Sweet Potato and Bison Breakfast Hash

Get all the sweet and savory flavors you crave for breakfast in this hearty one-pan breakfast hash!

Jennafer Ashley

The Seven Spice Blends the Cordains Can't Live Without (Plus: How to Dry Your Own Herbs)

Many store-bought spice combinations contain added salt, sugar, and preservatives. Try to make your own by buying dried herbs (or drying your own) and mix together at home.

Lorrie Cordain

Whole Roaster Herb Chicken

Don’t be intimidated by cooking a whole chicken! This simple recipe will give you tender, juicy meat all week for easy meal prepping.

Jennafer Ashley
Lifestyle

Update your daily routine through healthier exercise, sleep, meal prep and more!

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 2

This week, try some classic Paleo meals to help support your New Year health goals!

Aimee McNew

How to Meal Plan and Prep Effectively

The Paleo Diet requires a far bit of cooking, but we see that extra effort for a significantly healthier diet as worth it. Still, here’s how to make meal planning and prepping more effective!

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: January, Week 1

Looking to eat healthier in the New Year? We’ve got you covered!

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: December, Week 4

The week after a busy holiday and the last week of the year calls for quick and easy recipes that can be made with any ingredients on hand.

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: December, Week 3

It’s Christmas, so we’ve got some special treats in store for your meal plan this week including Red Snapper!

Aimee McNew

The Best Paleo Snacks for Skiing & Other Snow Sports

Whether your skiing, snowshoeing, or ice climbing these Paleo-friendly snacks will keep you energized! Plus, tips on how to stay hydrated when your water bottle inevitably freezes!

Elisabeth Kwak

What to Eat This Week: December, Week 2

This week has some ultra-filling, comfort recipes! By the time the weekend comes around you can just relax and enjoy your leftovers!

Aimee McNew

What to Eat This Week: December, Week 1

Save time and money by batch cooking a lot of chicken to feed us throughout multiple meals in this edition of What to Eat This Week!

Aimee McNew
Science

Take a deeper dive into the research and scientific concepts behind the world’s original diet.

Paleo vs Keto: What's the Difference?

The Paleo Diet® and the keto diet are both popular ways to lose weight and get fit, but there’s a lot of confusion about what differentiates the two. The key difference is keto is a short-term goal, whereas The Paleo Diet is about long-term health. See this infographic for more!

The Paleo Diet® Team

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.

Robert Yang, M.S.

Obesity, Hyperglycemia, Pro-inflammatory Immune Function, and COVID-19

How does obesity, even metabolic obesity, relate to your immune system? Can diet help you fight COVID-19? Author of The DeFlame Diet for Immune Health David Seaman explains.

David Seaman

How The South Beach Diet Compares to Keto (And Why Paleo Is Still Best)

Do a lot of low-carb, high fat diets seem similar to you? See the major differences between The Paleo Diet, the South Beach Diet and the keto diet.

Aimee McNew

Stop Keto. Come Back To Paleo.

The Paleo Diet is more of a lifestyle, while keto is a short-term treatment. Our body was designed to handle periods of being in ketosis, but it was not designed to stay there. After going keto for a while, I knew that it wasn’t going to be sustainable, for me.

Megan Patiry

A New Look at Intermittent Fasting Suggests a Multitude of Benefits

In a recent issue of Scientific American, scientist journalist Claudia Wallis detailed new benefits of intermittent fasting.

Bill Manci

The Paleo Diet November 2020 Digest – The Importance of Balance

In November, The Paleo Diet’s focused on the importance of nutrient ratios, as well as health consequences of disrupting of these ratios.

The Paleo Diet® Team

The Importance of the Calcium-to-Magnesium Ratio

We need calcium. No one is going to dispute that fact. But what may be more important than calcium in the diet is a healthy ratio of calcium and magnesium.

Trevor Connor, M.S.

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Paleo Leadership
 
Trevor Connor
Trevor Connor

Dr. Loren Cordain’s final graduate student, Trevor Connor, M.S., brings more than a decade of nutrition and physiology expertise to spearhead the new Paleo Diet team.

Mark J Smith
Dr. Mark Smith

One of the original members of the Paleo movement, Mark J. Smith, Ph.D., has spent nearly 30 years advocating for the benefits of Paleo nutrition.

Nell Stephenson
Nell Stephenson

Ironman athlete, mom, author, and nutrition blogger Nell Stephenson has been an influential member of the Paleo movement for over a decade.

Loren Cordain
Dr. Loren Cordain

As a professor at Colorado State University, Dr. Loren Cordain developed The Paleo Diet® through decades of research and collaboration with fellow scientists around the world.