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The Paleo Diet® is not just another weight-loss program. Our focus is your health and wellness. A Paleo Lifestyle will help you achieve greater health, wellness, mental balance, and so much more.

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Sleep

Getting good sleep is as critical to one’s health as choosing the right diet. Timing, nutrition, and your circadian rhythm are all key elements of a good night’s sleep.

Hydration

Hydration is essential for overall health. And there's more to it than just drinking water. Eating fruits and vegetables help us hydrate while also providing essential nutrients. Here's our tips for optimally hydrate.

Weight Loss

You don’t need to count calories to lose weight. Finding a healthy weight occurs naturally on The Paleo Diet®, as your body returns to balance. Read on to learn how to obtain your optimal weight the healthy way.

Gut Health

Compromised gut health is at the root of many health issues. Learn how to eat to nourish your gut flora, prevent intestinal permeability—and support your brain.

Anti-Inflammatory Approach

The Paleo Diet is an anti-inflammatory diet designed by nature. Learn how it can support longevity and help prevent many chronic illnesses by reducing inflammation in the body.

Stress

Stress often arises when situations seem out of our control. Learn how to live a lifestyle that includes healthy food, exercise, and sleep, which can help you manage anxiety and stress during life’s difficult times.

Mental Health

The Paleo Diet® supports brain and gut health. Eating anti-inflammatory foods, regular exercise and mediation reduce stress and support mental health.

Aging

We can all age gracefully. Learn how the Paleo Lifestyle can reduce inflammation, stress, and other aging markers.

How to mimic our Paleolithic ancestors’ squatting habits to improve health

A plethora of research shows a sedentary lifestyle is harmful to one’s health. Instead of chair-sitting, try squatting which uses a higher level of muscle activity for better health and longevity.

By Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

Tips on Living a Disease-Free Life

Adopting a Paleo Diet and lifestyle can help to reverse the damaging effects of modern living. Learn what steps to take today to improve your health in the long run!

By Aimee McNew

Headaches? One Surprising Cause…

For many of us, headaches can be a side-effect of wearing masks. Fortunately, there appear to be some easy and natural solutions you can try.

By Nell Stephenson

Nell’s Corner: Immunity and Inflammation During COVID-19

We all want to avoid getting sick, but what is most important - avoidance, building immunity or reducing inflammation? Nell's Corner addresses this questions.

By Nell Stephenson

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

Take a deep dive into research showing how eating a diet high in sugar can contribute to the onset of dementia and how a Paleo Diet can be protective

By David Whiteside

How to mimic our Paleolithic ancestors’ squatting habits to improve health

A plethora of research shows a sedentary lifestyle is harmful to one’s health. Instead of chair-sitting, try squatting which uses a higher level of muscle activity for better health and longevity.

By Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

Take a deep dive into research showing how eating a diet high in sugar can contribute to the onset of dementia and how a Paleo Diet can be protective

By David Whiteside

The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

Evidence suggests that the sodium/potassium ratio in the Paleolithic diet is far more beneficial to human health when compared to a typical Western diet.

By Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System

We often focus on diet and exercise to improve our health and immune system, but the importance of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated.

By Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

Paleo Diet Digest: How To Lose Weight The Healthy Way

Among the many benefits of The Paleo Diet®, its ability to help people effectively lose weight in a healthy manner is one of its most powerful and transformative aspects of the diet.

By The Paleo Diet® Team

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System

We often focus on diet and exercise to improve our health and immune system, but the importance of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated.

By Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.

Vitamin and nutritional supplements increase chronic disease morbidity (incidence) and mortality (death)

Vitamin or mineral supplements are unnecessary when eating Paleo. Except for fish oil and vitamin D, supplement intake increases your risk of cancer and CVD.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Give Your Immune System A Paleo Boost

Winter is upon us and with it comes an increase in colds and flu. Give your immune system a boost with these Paleo foods to keep you healthy and happy.

By Dr. Marc Bubbs

Caffeine and the Brain: Part 1

Caffeine is the world’s most popular psychoactive drug, and while it seems harmless to most of us, the effects are more detrimental than many want to admit.

By Casey Thaler

Paleolithic aging: Exercise for brain, biceps, and longevity

Evidence is quietly accumulating that our brains and immune systems need exercise as much as our muscles. Find out the facts about Paleolithic aging.

By David Whiteside

Paleo Leadership

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.

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

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

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.

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The latest from The Paleo Diet®, just for you.

Hot topics, new recipes, and science

Health and Wellness

How to mimic our Paleolithic ancestors’ squatting habits to improve health

Tips on Living a Disease-Free Life

Headaches? One Surprising Cause…

Nell’s Corner: Immunity and Inflammation During COVID-19

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

How to mimic our Paleolithic ancestors’ squatting habits to improve health

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System

Paleo Diet Digest: How To Lose Weight The Healthy Way

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System

Vitamin and nutritional supplements increase chronic disease morbidity (incidence) and mortality (death)

Give Your Immune System A Paleo Boost

Caffeine and the Brain: Part 1

Paleolithic aging: Exercise for brain, biceps, and longevity

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