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Paleo Diet

Want to learn more about the Paleo diet and ancestral health? These articles will separate fact from fiction and help you follow a diet that’s appropriate for you.

Why You Should Eat Meat: My Appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience
Omnivore or vegan—which is healthier? This is the question that Dr. Joel Kahn and I debated live on the Joe Rogan Experience. Read on to get the highlights from the show.
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Chris Kresser explains why you should eat meat to Joe Rogan and Dr. Joel Kahn.
What Is the Optimal Human Diet?
If you’re confused about what to eat and frustrated by the contradictory headlines popping up in your news feed, you’re not alone. Here's an in-depth look at the question of what we should eat.
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An optimal human diet includes a mix of nutrient-rich plant- and animal-based foods, similar to what this member of the Maasai would eat.
Will a Low-Carb Diet Shorten Your Life?
A new study was published in The Lancet that claimed 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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Eating meals like this salmon dinner while following a low-carb diet is unlikely to shorten your lifespan.
Debunking Paleo Diet Myths—with Sarah Ballantyne
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.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
Could a Gluten-Free Diet Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, prevention becomes increasingly important. Recent studies measure the effects of gluten on diabetes risk.
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gluten-free diet and diabetes
To Poach, Sauté, or Microwave? That Is the Question.
Read on to learn what the evidence says about various cooking methods, including which retain the most nutrients and which cause the most inflammation.
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poach, saute or microwave
RHR: Can Your Paleo “Template” Include Grains & Legumes?
This week I cover the question of whole grains and legumes on a Paleo diet. Are they beneficial or should they be avoided? The answer isn’t that simple.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
RHR: Are High-Fat Diets Bad for the Microbiome?
Those in the Paleo and ancestral health communities have a tendency to follow high-fat, low-carb diets. But are there downsides? What happens to our microbiome on a high-fat diet?
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
All About Wine, Part 2: The Health Benefits and Risks
Is wine healthy, or a health hazard? This article will explore whether traditional wine is as healthy as countless headlines today report.
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Wine has many health benefits and risks.