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Paleo Fundamentals (Page 2)

Complete guides to paleo diet basics, beginner tips, and foundational knowledge for starting your paleo journey.

Is Alcohol Paleo? Wine, Tequila, Beer and Cider Ranked, With Carbs and Calories per Drink

Is Alcohol Paleo? Wine, Tequila, Beer and Cider Ranked, With Carbs and Calories per Drink

2026-09-26
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 26, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Is alcohol paleo? Strict paleo says no. Here’s how wine, tequila, cider, spirits and beer rank as gray areas, with USDA carbs and calories per standard drink.Continue Reading

Paleo Flu: Why the First Weeks Can Feel Rough, How Long It Lasts and the Sodium Math Behind It

Paleo Flu: Why the First Weeks Can Feel Rough, How Long It Lasts and the Sodium Math Behind It

2026-09-25
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 25, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Paleo flu explained: common symptoms, how long they last, why cutting processed food can drop sodium by 2,000+ mg a day, and when to see a doctor.Continue Reading

Paleo Diet Cholesterol Guide: What the Trials Show and Why Your Fat Choices Decide the Result

Paleo Diet Cholesterol Guide: What the Trials Show and Why Your Fat Choices Decide the Result

2026-09-25
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 25, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Does the paleo diet lower or raise cholesterol? Six studies summarized in mg/dL, a USDA saturated-fat table for paleo staples and two sample days compared.Continue Reading

AIP Diet Guide: The Autoimmune Protocol Food List, Phases and What the Studies Show

AIP Diet Guide: The Autoimmune Protocol Food List, Phases and What the Studies Show

2026-09-25
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 25, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

A plain guide to the AIP diet: what the autoimmune protocol removes beyond paleo, how reintroduction works, the three studies and a USDA-checked AIP day.Continue Reading

Paleo Diet for Type 2 Diabetes: What the Trials Show (and What They Don't)

Paleo Diet for Type 2 Diabetes: What the Trials Show (and What They Don’t)

2026-09-25
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 25, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Does the paleo diet help type 2 diabetes? A plain summary of 6 trials, why a 2025 weight-stable study changes the story, and safety steps before you start.Continue Reading

Paleo Diet Carbs Per Day: How Many to Eat, Food Table and Worked Examples

Paleo Diet Carbs Per Day: How Many to Eat, Food Table and Worked Examples

2026-09-25
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 25, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

How many carbs per day on the paleo diet? The research-based range, a USDA carb table for 15 paleo foods, worked gram targets by calorie level and a sample day.Continue Reading

Paleo Diet Calcium, Vitamin D, Iodine and Fiber: How to Close the Nutrient Gaps

Paleo Diet Calcium, Vitamin D, Iodine and Fiber: How to Close the Nutrient Gaps

2026-09-25
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: September 25, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Paleo diet calcium, vitamin D, iodine and fiber gaps explained with trial data, a USDA table of non-dairy sources and a 1,054 mg dairy-free calcium day.Continue Reading

Are Peas Paleo? Snap Peas, Green Peas and Split Peas Get Different Answers

Are Peas Paleo? Snap Peas, Green Peas and Split Peas Get Different Answers

2026-07-16
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: July 16, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Are peas paleo? Strictly no, since peas are legumes, but snap and snow peas are widely accepted. USDA data on each pea type, lectin research and paleo swaps.Continue Reading

Paleo Diet Food List: What You Can and Can't Eat, With a Printable Chart and Food Pyramid

Paleo Diet Food List: What You Can and Can’t Eat, With a Printable Chart and Food Pyramid

2026-07-10
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: July 10, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

Paleo diet food list by food group: what you can eat, what you can’t eat and why, a paleo food pyramid, USDA nutrition for 31 staples and gray-area foods.Continue Reading

Modern Paleo Eating: What's Changed and What Hasn't

Modern Paleo Eating: What’s Changed and What Hasn’t

2026-07-06
By: Paleo Life Coach Editorial Team
On: July 6, 2026
In: Paleo Fundamentals

The paleo diet has evolved significantly from its early days. Here’s what modern paleo actually looks like, what’s worth keeping, and what early rules you can sContinue Reading

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