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History of The Paleo Diet
In order to appreciate any scientific concept, including The Paleo Diet®, it is important to recognize its history and how it came to be. Before “Paleo” became a household term, it was an evolving theory conceptualized by a small group of scientific researchers.
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Seminal Research
The Paleo Diet® is different from other diets in that it grew out of an unbiased review of the existing research. Dr. Cordain, one of the founders of the diet and a professor at Colorado State University, was also a runner who at first just wanted to improve his diet to help his performance. After a decade of reading the research and collaborating with people like Dr. Boyd Eaton, The Paleo Diet was the result. This section contains some of the seminal peer-reviewed publications that grew out of that research.
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As with any scientific theory, research needs to be conducted to test and validate that idea. Since its inception in the early 2000s, studies have been conducted exploring the health benefits of The Paleo Diet; that body of research grows more rapidly every year. This page lists all the research addressing The Paleo Diet to date.
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The exercise habits of hunter-gatherers

Learn about the history of exercise in our hunter-gatherer ancestors and how to mimic their activities today for optimal health.

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The History of the Paleo Movement Podcast (April 2014)

Learn more about the history of The Paleo Diet® & why it became so popular. Visit our website for Paleo articles, Paleo recipes & Paleo cookbooks.

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Dr Loren Cordain's Interview on the Primal Blueprint Podcast

Listen to Dr Loren Cordain talk about The Paleo Diet with Elle Russ on the Primal BluePrint podcast.

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A Rare and Never Before Published Book Chapter Concerning Salt and Cancer

Read chapter two of Dr. Birger Jansson's book linking sodium and cancer here on The Paleo Diet website. Keep up with our blog for Paleo recipes, news, and tips for Paleo lifestyles!

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

Staffan Lindeberg (1950-2016) and His Legacy

Learn about Staffan Lindeberg & his legacy. Browse The Paleo Diet® blog to learn more about paleo foods, recipes, health benefits, diet tips & more!

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The exercise habits of hunter-gatherers

Learn about the history of exercise in our hunter-gatherer ancestors and how to mimic their activities today for optimal health.

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Charismatic Paleo Bloggers: Rigorous Caution Required

Paleo bloggers utter just about anything about contemporary Paleo diets. Objectivity optional, biases common. What to look for and who to trust in Paleo...

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A Brief History of the Contemporary Paleo Diet Movement

In order to appreciate any concept, it is important to recognize its history. Learn the origins of the Paleo Diet we know today and how it came to be.

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The History of the Paleo Movement Podcast (April 2014)

Learn more about the history of The Paleo Diet® & why it became so popular. Visit our website for Paleo articles, Paleo recipes & Paleo cookbooks.

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A Rare and Never Before Published Book Chapter Concerning Salt and Cancer

Read chapter two of Dr. Birger Jansson's book linking sodium and cancer here on The Paleo Diet website. Keep up with our blog for Paleo recipes, news, and tips for Paleo lifestyles!

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The exercise habits of hunter-gatherers

Learn about the history of exercise in our hunter-gatherer ancestors and how to mimic their activities today for optimal health.

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How do you determine the healthiest foods to eat? Addressing issues with peer-reviewed nutrition research

Even the most perfectly designed study rarely results in flawless conclusions so learn how to check the details before trusting a “new breakthrough” headline.

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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.

Natural cleaning alternatives: Can they disinfect and sanitize effectively?

Find out which cleaners are best for safely removing the germs, bacteria, and viruses, like covid-19, that could be lurking in your home.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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