Last week, a new study was published in The Lancet that claimed to find that both very-low- and very-high-carb diets shorten our lifespan. Predictably, the mainstream media jumped on this finding without doing a shred of due diligence.
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Paleo Diet
Paleo f(x): A Kickstart for Lasting Change
Let’s face it, you can have all the information in the world about diet and exercise, but that information won’t do anything for you unless you put it into action. “You should do this” and “You should do that,” but how many of those “shoulds” are you actually doing? It can be tough to go it alone. There’s so much information out there about the Paleo diet and lifestyle, some of which can even be… Read More
RHR: Debunking Paleo Diet Myths—with Sarah Ballantyne
We often hear people talking about how the Paleo diet is lacking scientific evidence to support its health claims. But is that really true? Today, I talk with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (a.k.a. The Paleo Mom), about the science and research that supports the ancestral diet and lifestyle—and how you can use that knowledge to customize your diet to match your own unique needs.
Could a Gluten-Free Diet Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, prevention becomes increasingly important. In recent years, several studies have assessed the effects of gluten on diabetes risk. Read on to learn what the researchers found and if a gluten-free diet could help you prevent diabetes.
To Poach, Sauté, or Microwave? That Is the Question.
Check out the definitive guide to choosing cooking methods that maximize nutrient availability and minimize inflammation. Ever brought home fresh veggies from the farmers market and wondered how to cook them, or looked at the charred ends of a juicy steak and questioned if it was good for you? Luckily, food science has the answers. Read on to learn what the evidence says about various cooking methods, including which retain the most nutrients and which cause the most inflammation.
RHR: Can Your Paleo “Template” Include Grains & Legumes?
In the conventional world, whole grains and legumes are viewed as universally beneficial. In the Paleo world, they’re viewed as inflammatory foods that should be avoided by everyone. Who is right? That’s the question I cover in this week’s podcast. It turns out that the answer isn’t as simple as dogma on either side of the debate suggests.
