Omega-3 Fatty Acids Content of Fish and Seafood
In the past decade, perhaps the single most important dietary recommendation to improve our health and prevent chronic disease is to increase our dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids which are found...
View ArticleCanned Tuna may Increase Oxidized Cholesterol
Hi Dr. Cordain, I read your book “The Paleo Diet” several years ago and on page 122 you mention that “Canning also increases the level of oxidized cholesterol in fish, specifically increasing a...
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Omega-3 Intake and the Risk of Prostate Cancer
By now you’re all familiar with the study published online by Brasky et al. in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute entitled, “Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk in the...
View ArticleCoconut Crackdown: Friend or Foe
In my newest book, The Paleo Answer, I provide an in-depth discussion on coconut oil. It is extremely high in a saturated fat called lauric acid which scientifically is labeled 12:0, meaning that it...
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Are Chia Seeds Permitted on The Paleo Diet?
Hello Dr. Cordain, Are there any negative effects associated with chia seeds which would make them inappropriate in The Paleo Diet? Thank you. Dr. Cordain’s Response: Good question. I would imagine...
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Cooking Oils, Mushrooms, and The Paleo Diet
There has been extensive debate within the Paleo community recently surrounding the validity of certain cooking oils while following The Paleo Diet. Hunter-gatherers would have not had access to most...
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Going Nuts: All the Bolts
Do you find yourself having difficulty shedding weight on your Paleo regime? Or perhaps you’re still experiencing GI distress or frequent breakouts even though you’ve cut out the gluten, the dairy and...
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Spicy Salmon with Avocado and Yams
Spicy salmon with avocado and yams balances your omega-3 intake with healthful fats. Nothing beats a little heat to ring in the sizzling summer season. Ingredients Serves 1-2 1/3 Salmon fillet,...
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Omega-3 vs. Omega-6: Rethinking the Hypothesis
When you’re eating a meal, you’re probably not thinking about macronutrients, like carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The vast majority of individuals following a Western diet aren’t consciously...
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Metabolic Syndrome and the Brain
Metabolic syndrome is an increasingly prevalent problem, not only in developed countries, but in developing countries as well.1, 2 The cluster of risk factors, which comprise metabolic syndrome, are...
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Selecting Seafood for Health and Sustainability
There’s no question that seafood is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and that it should form an integral part of the Paleo Diet. But seafood doesn’t thrive in polluted waters,...
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Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Nutritional Disasters Part 3
Did you miss Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Nutritional Disasters Part 1 or Part 2? Read Part 1 HERE Read Part 2 HERE Vegetarian Diets: Other Nutritional Shortcomings You don’t have to look any further...
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Paleo Diet Primer: Fats and Oils
When it came to fats and oils, the choice was simple for our hunter gatherer ancestors. All dietary fats were consumed directly from the food source and were based on their geographic availablity....
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Seafood Mercury Concerns Subside Amid New Research
Fish and other marine life have been integral to human diets since the Paleolithic era. Some researchers even speculate that these foods “made us human” by enabling the rapid expansion of grey matter...
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Top 10 Paleo Foods for Heart Health
One of the things I love most about a True Paleo regime is being able to enjoy so many of the foods I used to think were unhealthy choices. And despite diet trends coming and going, many people get...
View ArticleBalancing Migraine Pain with a Paleo Diet
As a migraine sufferer, I was all too excited several years ago when the local hospital hosted an expert panel on migraine remedies which included diet. The 45 minute presentation covered the basic...
View ArticleBoost Your Brain: Dopamine and Diet
There are many benefits of following a Paleo Diet. The majority are aware of the physical effects of moving from a Western diet (full of processed foods, grains and sugar) to a Paleo The post Boost...
View ArticleVitamin D and Omega-3 Supplements on The Paleo Diet
Choosing a Paleo diet and eating more in tune with how we’ve evolved provides the body with a robust amount of essential protein, healthy fats, gluten-free carbohydrates and nutrient dense veggies. An...
View ArticleBMJ vs The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Does a Healthy Diet Win?
Anyone who follows the U.S. nutritional guidelines has almost certainly been frustrated at some point or another by the conflicting advice and sometimes hopelessly outdated marketing material – think...
View ArticleThe Inuit and The Paleo Diet
The Inuit have long been used as a shining example that low carbohydrate approaches to diet can work.1 2 3 4 In fact, traditionally they consumed very little vegetables or any other typically Western...
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