Nutrition

Mushrooms aren’t actually a vegetable, but rather the fruiting bodies of larger fungi, or macromycetes. There are four major phyla of the Fungi kindom—Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, …

Celery juice is the latest trending health craze, being called a “savior when it comes to chronic illness”. It’s claimed that in just one week of drinking 16 ounces of celery juice …

Is Paleo safe for kids? Absolutely! In fact, children might benefit from Paleo even more than adults because their food habits and associations are just starting to form, and the …

This might seem blasphemous on a Paleo-focused website, but (gasp) not everyone needs to be strictly gluten-free for their entire lives.  Indeed, as discussed in Genetic …

Mother’s milk is the perfect food for infants, meeting a growing baby’s nutritional needs with its protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral content. The macronutrient ratio …

Coffee is the second most commonly-consumed beverage after water in the world.  In the United States, the majority of US adults consume more than one cup per day. Myth states that …

Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million Americans over the age of 50, and a further 34 million older Americans have low bone mass (osteopenia).  And brittle bones in our …

While many foods are clearly health-promoting or clearly harmful (when we look at the full scope of the scientific evidence), some are more ambiguous in terms of their effects on …

After Harvard professor Karin Michels’ presentation called “Coconut Oil and Other Nutritional Errors” went viral on YouTube last week, dozens of media outlets have taken up the …

One of the core principles of a Paleo diet is avoiding foods that contain compounds called toxic lectins. The term toxic lectin originates from the fact that lectins are a class of …

Can the Paleo diet work for athletes? This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts, and the answer is a resounding yes! The sports and fitness industry tends to be flooded …

Pseudograins are the starchy seeds or fruits of broadleaf plants—the most common of which are amaranth, buckwheat, chia, and quinoa—whereas cereal grains are the starchy seeds of …

Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which there is gradual and progressive loss of kidney function. It affects about 10% of the American population, with older people at much …

When we consume carbohydrates, our blood sugar increases. In response to that rise in blood sugar, the pancreas releases the hormone insulin, which facilitates the transport of …

Gout is caused by hyperuricemia, too much uric acid in the blood. Sharp needlelike crystals of urate (uric acid salts) form and deposit in joints, especially in the cooler areas of …

We are instinctively drawn to sweet foods, and as we learn how detrimental to our health sugar and sugar substitutes can be, it’s natural to seek out healthier alternatives.  …

Eating a nutrient-dense diet is vital for every stage of human life, but it takes on an even greater importance during pregnancy and lactation. Not only do nutrient requirements …

By now, most of us have heard that trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are harmful to our health. In 2006, the FDA even started requiring trans fats to be listed on food labels so …

As many of us know first-hand, asthma and allergies affect huge portions of the population (about 8% of Americans have asthma, and allergies affect as many as 30% of adults and 40% …

As we naturally take stock of what we’re putting into our bodies at the start of the year, our list of “no’s” is likely to be completely individual. But we know for certain that …

With mounting research showing the negative impact gluten can have on the human body, awareness about gluten-related health problems is on the rise! Along with the upwards of 30% …

To breakfast, or not to breakfast? That’s the million-dollar question… one that seems to polarize health-conscious communities! On one hand, we’ve long been inundated with the …

For those of us enduring winter in the northern hemisphere right now, it might not take much convincing to get us eating soup. On a cold day, nothing hits the spot quite like a …

Supporting our mental health is just as important as supporting our physical health. In the US, approximately 1 out of every 5 adults (almost 44 million people!) experiences mental …

Superbowl Sunday is almost here!  Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team, hoping to laugh hysterically at the commercials, revved up for the half-time show, or all of …

A 30-day challenge can be a fantastic on-ramp into healthy eating and there’s no more popular version than the Whole30 Challenge (see Transitions: All In or Baby …

Cardiovascular disease (which includes coronary heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, and stroke) is our number-one global killer. Approximately 84 million Americans suffer …

In recent years, a number of health documentaries have been hitting the airwaves and bringing dietary information (and misinformation!) to the general public. In particular, films …

A year ago, I started my in-depth series on how to utilize a Paleo framework to promote healthy weight loss. It’s been quite the year for me (have you seen Paleo Principles, my 6lb …

Is “going Paleo” your New Years Resolution? I’m excited for you! It’s been over 6 years since I made the leap into Paleo and I have never looked back. Over the years, …

Can we improve upon the standard Paleo diet for diabetes? Over the past few decades, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, skyrocketing from 108 million people worldwide in …

Grass-fed beef, fatty fish, organ meats… some animal foods get an easy green light when it comes to eating Paleo. But, another major animal food group tends to be less frequently …

Writing Paleo Principles was simply an amazing experience. I didn’t take lightly the task of legitimizing the entire Paleo movement with scientific evidence (hey, I like to …

Thanksgiving in the United States will be here before we know it, and many of us are wondering how to plan a Paleo Thanksgiving! Caring about where our food comes from is an …

It’s finally here!!!!!!!!!! Paleo Principles is widely available TODAY on Amazon, in Costco, Barnes & Noble, and wherever else books are sold!!!!!  Woot! This 672-page …

Radioactive fish, toxic seaweed, contaminated oceans… if you’re worried about radiation from Fukushima invading your food and harming your health, you’re not alone! Years after the …

One of the benefits of eating Paleo is that it automatically eliminates a harmful component of our modern diets: industrial trans fats. For years, trans fats have been in the news …

Although science has brought us closer to understanding how celiac disease occurs, what genetic and environmental factors make us susceptible, and how the disease can affect our …

Dairy doesn’t earn a tacit endorsement within the Paleo community. Besides the issues described in The Great Dairy Debate, allergy and intolerance rates are very high.  Rates …

It’s that time again… when highly misleading headlines hit the airwaves about a new scientific study, and the whole internet goes wild! You may have recently seen a flurry of …

Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic predisposition. I’ve long …

Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic predisposition. I’ve long …

Dr. Ballantyne no longer supports this article. Please see her up-to-date information here. In recent years, the belief that all fat is bad (a relic of the Food Pyramid and …

As soon as hot weather hits here in Georgia, my kids and I start reaching for frozen desserts to cool off. My daughters both swim most mornings when school is out, and I also work …

What do cupcake sprinkles, M&Ms, and bright orange macaroni and cheese have in common (apart from being totally not Paleo)? The answer is: food dyes! Synthetic food dyes are a …

I spend quite a bit of time writing about strategies for transitioning to a Paleo template, often in answer your questions! I also know first hand how daunting the idea of ditching …

Going grain-free is one of the most important steps we can take toward better health. Not only do grains promote inflammation and cause digestive upset, but they fill our plates …

Growing up, cooking was an incredible source of connection between myself and my mother. As Mother’s Day rolls around, I’m always left thinking about the recipes I grew …