Nutrition

The Paleo diet doesn’t have to be a daunting proposition! As this lifestyle gains traction, restaurants are more accommodating than ever and groceries, meal delivery services and …

Oxalate is a type of organic acid salt that occurs naturally in many plant foods, and can also be produced endogenously (within our bodies) from the metabolism of vitamin C, …

One of the foundational principles of my approach to both the Autoimmune Protocol and the standard Paleo diet is a focus on nutrient-dense vegetables. If you’re new to Paleo, you …

One of the amazing things about spices is that they do way more than liven up our meals with delicious flavors: they can also help make us healthier. Many herbs and spices are top …

Between its abundance of gut-healing amino acids, its benefits for joints and skin, its awesome flavor, and its ability to warm us up on a cold winter day, there are plenty of …

The Paleo template is an educational foundation, based on scientific evidence, that informs our food choices.  As such, it’s a flexible way of eating, and while there are …

The idea that a high intake of refined sugar could be contributing to our obesity and chronic disease epidemics is nothing new. But, one sweetener has gotten a particularly bad …

I enjoy dispelling the widely popular myth that Paleo is a “meat heavy” diet by focusing about three quarters of every plate on vegetables (see The Importance of Vegetables, …

Previously, we’ve looked at food ingredients that sound scary but aren’t, and that we shouldn’t fear just because they have unfamiliar names. On the flip side, there are a number …

Packing lunches for our school-aged children can sometimes feel like a delicate balancing act. We want them to have the healthiest foods in the world, but we also want them to feel …

Kiersten is a 20 something self-proclaimed nutrition nerd with a love of real food, homemade beauty care, and natural healing. After years of digestive distress, thyroid issues, …

 Since I began my Paleo journey 5 1/2 years ago, I’ve found that building a Paleo pantry is absolutely crucial to my continued success. The ease of grabbing a simple snack, having …

Nuts and seeds in moderation can be a boon to the nutrient-focused diet. They are rich in antioxidant vitamins, essential minerals including being a major dietary source of …

There are many resources, even within the Paleosphere, that make claims about weight loss (a lot of which are based more on the theoretical rather than substantiated by scientific …

Two thirds of Americans are overweight with 40 percent of us being obese or extremely obese.  It’s no wonder that so many of us search for weight loss magic bullets, …

What’s Paleo? What isn’t? For a while now, I’ve used the basic criteria of “does it hurt or harm our health?” to answer this question (rather than the …

When reading food labels, it can be tempting to assume that any words in the ingredients list that have long, unpronounceable, or unfamiliar names must be bad for us (and …

When it comes to adopting a healthier lifestyle, our pantry can be our greatest weapon—or our greatest opponent. As someone who can hear food calling my name from the cupboard, I …

The idea that gluten could be harmful for more than just celiacs has been gaining traction lately, with studies confirming the existence of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, the …

Dairy is a staple of the Standard American Diet, but it has traditionally been considered not to be a part of a standard Paleo diet. The science really isn’t cut and dry …

The 80/20 rule states that following the Paleo diet 80% of the time allows us to experience 100% of the benefits of this framework for choosing foods.  The 20% (about 3 meals per …

If you celebrated Thanksgiving this year, I hope it was filled with love, laughter and very little stress. And I hope you have plenty of leftovers! Leftovers are one of my favorite …

Eggs and bacon. A banana and almond butter. Half an avocado with some hot sauce? We’ve all seen the “typical Paleo breakfast,” and maybe even fallen into a …

Ever since the Paleo movement first started gaining popularity, starch has been a hot topic! Ongoing debate exists around whether Paleo is supposed to be a low-starch diet, whether …

Without grains, where do we find carbohydrates on the Paleo diet? While some people erroneously believe following a Paleo template to be equivalent to following a low-carb diet, …

In the media, the Paleo diet is sometimes criticized for being based on “reenactment” (which is so not true!), for increasing disease risk due its saturated fat and cholesterol …

For years, potatoes have had a reputation for being an empty-calorie, high-glycemic food, leading many people to limit their consumption (or even avoid them entirely). And along …

No matter where you fall on the dietary spectrum, legumes (soy, beans, peas, lentils, peanuts etc.) are some of the most hotly debated foods on anyone’s plate. We’re …

Fat and carbohydrates get plenty of press (and controversy! see Carbs Vs. Protein Vs. Fat: Insight from Hunter-Gatherers), but protein really deserves some time in the spotlight …

Olive oil has been used for centuries and is simply one of the least controversial fats in use no matter what our nutritional philosophy might be. With endorsements from the Paleo, …

Despite being relatively nutrient-dense and a good source of soluble fiber and resistant starch, legumes are not considered a part of the Paleo diet due to their content of a type …

What if there were a simple way to lose weight that didn’t require going uber low-carb, cutting fat, spending extra money, buying special products, taking pills, or completely …

Nutrient-dense foods are a vital feature of the Paleo diet, and focusing on nutrient density (see The Importance of Nutrient Density) is essential for making sure our bodies get …

While the Paleo Diet is often presented as a collection of foods to eliminate, its tenets go far beyond that list of foods to avoid. In fact, the concept of nutrient-density may be …

The start of summer means one thing for certain: it’s time to fire up your grill! One of the wonderful things about grilling food is that it imparts so much flavor with …

Scientific research consistently supports the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.  This is in part due to the high vitamin and mineral content of these whole …

When going Paleo, one of the hardest things for many people to give up are noodles (who doesn’t love pasta, fettuccini alfredo, or un ultra-comforting bowl of mac and cheese?!). …

Liver is quite simply the most nutrient-dense food available to us.  A mere 100 calories worth, about 2oz, contains: 356% of your RDA of Vitamin A, 112% of Vitamin B2, 50% of …

The Paleo diet isn’t about historical reenactment. Instead, understanding what our Paleolithic ancestors ate, and how they lived, is a starting point for understanding what shaped …

One of the most common questions for those new to the Paleo diet is “How many grams of carbs, protein and fat should I eat?”.  Actually, it’s a common question for many Paleo …

We’ve all been there: all of a sudden it’s past lunch and we haven’t eaten, we’re out running errands, desperately trying to get everything on our to-do list done and faced with a …

With the big three-day weekend here, cookouts are definitely on everyone’s brain. And while Memorial Day in America is really about much more than a backyard barbecue, …

The Paleo Diet is a powerful tool for healing, weight loss and overall health. When it’s done right, it can lead to incredible health improvements and positive lifestyle shifts. …

Do low-carb diets have a “metabolic advantage” for weight loss? That’s the million-dollar question! For years, some prominent health figures have proposed that low-carbohydrate and …

“Everything causes cancer is not the conclusion you want to draw from science” — John Oliver Last week on social media, I shared an article that I had written on …

It’s no secret that I’m a huge broth fan! Between its helpful mineral content and abundance of important amino acids (especially proline and glycine), it’s definitely meets the …

Have I mentioned lately how much I love bone broth? There’s a reason it’s been prized across numerous cultures and traditional societies, and not just because it’s so delicious! …

With increasing frequency, unhealthful ingredients are creeping into recipes labeled as Paleo or food products catering to the Paleo community. Part of the problem, is that when we …