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Want to protect your brain as you age? 🧠 Paleo for Life reveals dark chocolate is a rich source of PQQ (pyrroloquinoline...
01/14/2026

Want to protect your brain as you age? 🧠 Paleo for Life reveals dark chocolate is a rich source of PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone), an anti-aging antioxidant critical for mitochondrial health—reducing inflammation and providing neuroprotection against conditions like Parkinson's. See more about the longevity benefits of cacao in this excerpt from Paleo for Life.

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01/08/2026

What gives fruit its color, taste, or texture? Regenerative health educator Gabrielle Lanzoni explains how soil health transfers to the fruits we eat in part 1 of our Soil to Shelf to Table to Health series.

Did you know chronic inflammation—the root cause of many age-related diseases—stems largely from the highly processed fo...
01/06/2026

Did you know chronic inflammation—the root cause of many age-related diseases—stems largely from the highly processed foods we eat? Paleo for Life explains how to eliminate inflammatory foods and switch to the nutrient-dense superfoods our bodies were built for. Live vibrant, not inflamed. See how by reading the introduction to Paleo for Life.

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Paleo for Life reveals the longevity superfoods that can help you live longer and better, starting today. See the book's introduction.

While we’re not saying you need to have all the kitchen utensils listed below to be Paleo, we’ve found each one helps ma...
01/02/2026

While we’re not saying you need to have all the kitchen utensils listed below to be Paleo, we’ve found each one helps make cooking and meal prepping Paleo foods a little easier. From an Instant Pot with 11 different cooking functions to a veggie spiralizer for making grain-free pastas, this list is designed to help you cook healthier, faster, or more efficiently.

From grain-free pastas to time-efficient recipes, we provide suggested kitchen utensils to make Paleo cooking as seamless as possible.

We hear all the time from people who have made incredible health gains simply from following our basic tenets: eating wh...
12/31/2025

We hear all the time from people who have made incredible health gains simply from following our basic tenets: eating whole or minimally processed foods, prioritizing fruits and veggies, sourcing high-quality meats and seafoods—and avoiding all grains, dairy, and legumes.

By following these simple guidelines, people like Lynda, who shared her story in our team’s new book, Paleo for Life, were able to lose 100+ pounds over time. Lynda’s weight loss granted her a new lease on life, improving her mobility, and reducing the health impacts of chronic diseases. See Lynda’s story below.

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In this story from Paleo for Life, we hear from Lynda, who lost 157 pounds on her health journey with The Paleo Diet.

Not all weight loss is good weight loss. In reality, loss of lean mass is associated with higher mortality, independent ...
12/29/2025

Not all weight loss is good weight loss. In reality, loss of lean mass is associated with higher mortality, independent of body fat and BMI.

While GLP-1 agonists do lead to a reduction in fat, they can also cause a loss of muscle if it isn’t countered. It’s important to be aware of how GLP-1s might impact your eating and lifestyle habits and then work to counteract any potential negatives.

While GLP-1 agonists do lead to a reduction in fat, they can also cause a loss of muscle if it isn’t countered.

Chronic inflammation is the sneakiest contributor to aging, linked to nearly every chronic disease from arthritis to neu...
12/27/2025

Chronic inflammation is the sneakiest contributor to aging, linked to nearly every chronic disease from arthritis to neurodegeneration. A major research study gave The Paleo Diet a high score for reducing inflammation—outperforming the Mediterranean Diet, DASH, and vegan and vegetarian diets.

Stop your immune system from attacking your body with the anti-inflammatory power of Paleo. Explore more anti-aging superfoods in this excerpt from Paleo for Life.

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Today is National Eggnog Day! If you’re a fan of enjoying a glass of eggnog around the holidays, take the time to make t...
12/24/2025

Today is National Eggnog Day! If you’re a fan of enjoying a glass of eggnog around the holidays, take the time to make this healthier homemade version instead of the heavy stuff you get from the carton. You’ll be amazed at how much better this DIY version tastes!

Try this dairy-free spiced eggnog that’s lightened with coconut milk and sweetened with just a touch of raw honey.

Traveling this week? You can still maintain your health goals to and from holiday festivities with a few tips and a litt...
12/24/2025

Traveling this week? You can still maintain your health goals to and from holiday festivities with a few tips and a little planning ✨

From eating at restaurants to healthy road trip snacks, these strategies help you stay aligned with your health goals wherever you go.

“The Paleo Diet isn't written in stone. Pick some ideas you can make changes with and apply them to your lifestyle." Tha...
12/17/2025

“The Paleo Diet isn't written in stone. Pick some ideas you can make changes with and apply them to your lifestyle." That simple advice from Steve’s story in the new book Paleo for Life was his key to lasting change and better health.

Paleo for Life gives you the science, the superfoods, and the plan to start step-by-step and see a difference in how you look and feel.

See how to take the first step today in Paleo for Life, which includes a 2-week meal plan packed with superfoods.

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The Father of Paleo

Dr. Loren Cordain is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. His research emphasis over the past 20 years has focused upon the evolutionary and anthropological basis for diet, health and well being in modern humans. Dr. Cordain’s scientific publications have examined the nutritional characteristics of worldwide hunter-gatherer diets as well as the nutrient composition of wild plant and animal foods consumed by foraging humans. He is the world’s leading expert on Paleolithic diets and has lectured extensively on the Paleolithic nutrition worldwide. Dr. Cordain is the author of five popular bestselling books including The Paleo Diet, The Paleo Answer, The Paleo Diet Cookbook, and The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook summarizing his research findings.