Nutrition

For decades, we’ve been warned that saturated fat is a dangerous substance capable of raising our cholesterol, clogging our arteries, and sending us to an early grave. Official …

You’ve seen the news sites blowing up with variations of this headline “New Scientific Study Proves Paleo Diet Causes Weight Gain and is Dangerous for Diabetics”. And you’ve seen …

In my previous post, 5 Nutrients You’re Deficient In… If You Eat Too Much Sugar, I talked about the harmful effects of excess sugar on certain micronutrients, and touched upon an …

In Part 1 of this series, I summarized the phases of liver detoxification and addressed the misconception of liver as a “sponge” for toxins due to its role in processing harmful …

There’s no organ our body that really “slacks off” (at least not without dire consequences!), but when it comes to the liver, to say it’s hard-working is an understatement! Among …

If you asked me what I believe to be the single most important property of an optimal diet for human health, I’d answer “nutrient-density”. And, while I certainly don’t want …

When we talk about eating too much sugar, the conversation usually revolves around excessive energy intake, empty calories, blood glucose and insulin spikes, or increased risk of …

It’s the time of year where I start keeping my eye out for giant puffball mushrooms in my yard. I’ve still got some wild onions to pick, and even a few dandelions and wild …

I have addressed the topic of natural sugars and sweeteners in many posts (like Is Sugar Paleo? and Sugar Vs. Sweeteners and Why Is Sugar Bad?) and was also interviewed for a New …

If you’ve read my recent post on phytochemicals, then you already know that plants are absolute powerhouses of health-promoting compounds—above and beyond the essential vitamins, …

Along with saturated fat, few nutrients have gotten as much flack over the years as a certain essential mineral: sodium! Or more specifically, salt (sodium chloride), the most …

Olive oil is one of the oldest (and most revered!) edible oils out there, with culinary uses dating back to at least 1000 BC, and other uses scrolling back even further (such as …

It’s no secret that I’m a huge veggie fan! Their list of benefits includes everything from boosting immunity, to improving the health of our gut microbiome, to reducing the risk of …

In the first two parts of this series (here and here), I looked at the (hotly debated!) question of whether humans are innate herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores from a variety of …

The subject of whether humans are naturally suited for plant-only diets or meat-only diets (or something in between) has been the source of ongoing controversy and some very strong …

Want to see a debate more heated than politics or religion? Just ask a group of health-conscious people whether humans are natural herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores, and watch …

An Objective Peek at the Facts, Fiction, & Missing Links Chances are you’ve heard of some pretty serious controversy of late about the so-called miracle product, Green …

I’m sure you’ve seen more than one article pronouncing that meat causes cancer. Depending on the source, the article might have a plant-based diet lean and demonize all meat, or …

Throughout the years, tons of “wonder foods” have come and gone within the health community, based on a mixture of legitimate science and hype (remember goji berries? Maca root? …

A collection of recent research articles focus on the effects of a simple sugar that could be causing a lot of trouble: fructose. Certainly, scientific studies support that …

Finding health via diet and lifestyle changes can make us feel superhuman—but, we’re not (sadly). While we may lose weight, get fit, and mitigate chronic illnesses, calamities can …

As the ketogenic diet gains popularity, it’s important to have a balanced discussion regarding the merits of this diet and whom can benefit. Let me emphasize right out of the gate …

Regulating blood sugar levels is a key feature of the Paleo diet.  In fact, this may be the critical mechanism responsible for the observed benefits of a Paleo diet in managing …

Regulating blood sugar levels is a key feature of the Paleo diet.  In fact, this may be the critical mechanism responsible for the observed benefits of a Paleo diet in managing …

It’s pretty typical to be introduced to the Paleo diet with a list of foods to avoid.  The stereotypical explanation is that a Paleo diet is no grains, no dairy, no legumes, …

This post was written by my assistant Tamar. Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the menorah Let’s have a party, we’ll all dance the horah Gather ’round the table, …

Hey ya’ll Charissa here! Even though I am known for not cooking, I absolutely love cooking for others, especially on Thanksgiving. I was excited when Sarah asked me to put …

The word “lectin” is often misused within the Paleo community.  You’ll hear phrases like “grains are bad because they’re full of lectins”.  …

I get a lot of questions from people who are tackling the autoimmune protocol and are frustrated that they aren’t seeing results.  When we examine diet and lifestyle factors …

I get asked surprisingly often to rebut or respond to posts or articles that criticize or question either some aspect of the Paleo diet or some frequently used ingredient.  I have …

I’ve had a number of questions lately from people who are considering following the Paleo diet, but feel that they can’t “do Paleo” because they have …

Whether or not there should be a place in our diets for Paleofied baked goods is one of the most contentious issues in the Paleo community.  Opinions differ from one vehement …

A new study in the journal Pediatrics has the gluten-free/celiac disease world buzzing (this article has been published on dozens of websites).  The study concludes that early …

Two news stories centered around gluten-free diets were published in the New York Times in the last week, one the magazine section and one in the science/health section.  I’d …

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I know that many of you are frantically preparing Paleo-friendly feasts for your friends and families!  I will be continuing to post all …

Paleofying is often used as a derogatory term to describe the process of adapting Neolithic foods, typically desserts and sweet treats, to use only Paleo-approved ingredients.  …

Last fall, I discovered two giant puffball mushrooms growing in my backyard–delicious edible mushrooms, averaging 8 inches across and weighing 2-3 pounds each.  Given how …

The value (or lack thereof) of dairy products is one of the most fiercely debated topics within the Paleo community. Opinions vary dramatically from consumption of no dairy …

One of the many challenges that people face when adopting a Paleo diet is dealing with the confounding factor of additional food sensitivities.  Sometimes these sensitivities are …

Whether or not there should be a place in our diets for Paleofied baked goods is one of the most contentious issues in the Paleo community.  Opinions differ from one vehement …

We are often warned not to consume too much seafood over fears of the mercury contamination in these foods building up in our systems and leading to mercury poisoning.  Pregnant …

One of the many challenges that people face when adopting a Paleo diet is dealing with the confounding factor of additional food sensitivities.  Sometimes these sensitivities are …

When someone asks you “what is a Paleo diet”, what do you say?  The classic tag line is something like “Paleo is eating the way our bodies evolved to eat for optimum health”.  As I …

We all know that grass-fed meat is much healthier for us than “conventional” grain-fed meat, but it can be expensive, especially when we venture away from ground meat and start …

Nuts and seeds are typically regarded as nutritious, health-promoting foods and since they were around before humans even existed, it’s hard to argue that they’re not really Paleo! …

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to eat organ meat:  things like liver, kidney, tripe, heart, and even brain.  What do these meats have that the muscle meat …