Last week I was interviewed by Robb Wolf and Andy Deas for their fantastic podcast, The Paleo Solution. I think it's going to be released on Tuesday (Episode 69). If you're not familiar with their show, head over to Robb's website and check it out. You can also subscribe in iTunes. We discussed dairy products, leaky gut, fish oil, and a number of other topics. Let me know what you think ...
Read More »
All disease begins in the gut.
- Hippocrates
Hippocrates said this more than 2,000 years ago, but we're only now coming to understand just how right he was. Research over the past two decades has revealed that gut health is critical to overall health, and that an unhealthy gut contributes to a wide range of diseases including diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, autism spectrum disorder, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome.
In fact, many researchers (including myself) believe that supporting ...
In the first three articles in this series, we discussed which foods to eat and which foods to avoid. In this article we're going to talk about when to supplement and how to do it wisely. We've got a lot of material to cover, so you might want to grab a cup of tea and get comfortable!
There are three principles to supplementing wisely:
Get nutrients from food whenever possible.
Take nutrients in their naturally ...
In a recent article I wrote on my other blog, 9 Steps to Perfect Health - #1: Nourish Your Body, I explained that saturated (SFA) and monounsaturated fats (MFA) are the preferred fuel source of the body. Another important benefit of LCSFA, and to a lesser degree MFA, is that they are stable at high temperatures and thus the safest fats to cook with.
With this in mind, here's a list of my favorite ...
The podcast is back! After a long hiatus, I've decided to start it up again and continue on a regular (bi-weekly, for now) basis with my new co-host, Danny Roddy.
It will be a Q&A format, so make sure to send us your burning questions. We'll also have special guests on occasionally. Stephan Guyenet, Kurt Harris and Paul Jaminet are already lined up. If you've got ideas for people you'd like us to have on the show, ...
In the first article of this series we talked about the negative impact of 4 common food toxins: wheat, industrial seed oil, fructose and processed soy. In the second article we discussed which fats, carbohydrates and proteins are the best source of fuel for your body. In this article we're going to importance of eating real food.
"Real food" is:
Whole, unprocessed and unrefined
pasture-raised (a.k.a. grass-fed) and wild
local, seasonal and organic
Let's look at each of these in turn.
Whole, ...
Sign up for email updates & get my free email series
on burning fat, boosting energy & preventing & reversing disease naturally.
I hate spam too. Your email is safe with me.
Programs
Personal Paleo Launchpad
Personalized online portal with easy-to-use tools, expert advice, and the support of a passionate, intelligent community.
Paleologix
Break through the energy swings, digestive upset, and obstacles of adopting a Paleo diet.
The Personal Paleo Code
Discover how people just like you are losing weight, feeling energized, and getting healthier.
The Healthy Baby Code
Discover the absolutely essential steps you should take — before, during and after pregnancy.