Paleo Diet

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    Ask Leyla: Help! I’ve hit a weight loss plateau!

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: I’ve been following the low carb diet religiously, and it worked – at first. But now I’ve stopped losing weight.  What could be causing this weight loss plateau? A: There are many reasons for hitting a plateau while losing weight….read more

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  • Ask Leyla: Do paleo/keto diets cause gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”)

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: Do ketogenic and Paleo diets cause any muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? A: Gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”) is made in the liver from amino acids—the building blocks of protein—to support blood sugar metabolism known as glycolysis. These amino…read more

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  • Leyla Weighs In: Diets and willpower deconstructed

    Leyla weighs in: Diets and willpower, deconstructed

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    We are on a forever quest to find the best diet to lose weight and reach our health goals. The diet that will finally cure the epidemic of overweight and obesity. There is no shortage of experts in this area….read more

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  • Study highlights perils of the Paleo Diet—But does it hold up to scrutiny?

    Study highlights perils of the Paleo Diet—But does it hold up to scrutiny?

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    You’ve probably seen last month’s headlines:  “New research raises red flags over Paleo Diet”—Independent Online, South Africa (Source) “The Paleo Diet could be bad for your heart, study finds”—Health24 (Source) “The Paleo Diet could be your early ticket to the grave”—D’Marge…read more

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  • Is the Whole30 diet right for you? (part two)

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    After two and a half years of the Whole30Diet, I’d like to share my personal impressions with you. I’ve already written extensively about the diet here and here. You can also listen to a podcast where I discuss it.  My experience with the Whole30 was overall…read more

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  • Is the Whole30 diet right for you?

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    Two and a half years ago, I first began my exploration of the Paleo Diet via the Whole30 modified Paleo program, and I remain as impressed with the results as ever. Whole30 has only increased in popularity since then, so…read more

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  • Protein vs. fat in a low carb diet

    Leyla Weighs In: Protein vs. fat in a low carb diet

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    There’s a misconception among low carb dieters. Many people believe a low carb diet is much higher in protein. Folks are opting for ‘lean’ protein like sirloin steak and grilled chicken breast, keeping fattier portions like rib-eye and dark meat…read more

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  • Bone Broth: A Tasty, Nutrition Powerhouse

    Bone broth: A tasty, nutrition powerhouse

    By Dr. David Perlmutter

    Food & Health One of my core messages has always been that the dietary choices you make on a daily basis have a profound impact on your overall health and well-being. Our best peer reviewed research continues to indicate that,…read more

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  • Sorry vegans, but humans were designed to eat (some) meat

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    Paleo is popular today, but what are the scientific underpinnings for emulating our primitive ancestors? I was an anthropology major in college, so these questions fascinate me, and lately I’ve been catching up on the scientific literature on the evolution…read more

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