This is how Paleo Life Coach researches, writes, checks and updates its recipes and guides, and how you can tell us about a mistake.
Every fact needs a source
Factual claims on this site should be traceable. When we mention a statistic, a study or how something works in the body, we link to a credible source, and we prefer peer-reviewed research, recognized professional bodies and qualified clinicians or dietitians. We never make up studies, numbers or quotes. If something is common practice or our own editorial opinion rather than documented fact, we label it that way.
Where the numbers in a recipe or food list come from
- Nutrient values are drawn mainly from USDA FoodData Central, with a link to the source.
- Research on diet and health is cited from study abstracts on PubMed and from summaries by the Harvard Nutrition Source, the National Institutes of Health and MedlinePlus.
- Labeling and food-safety points point to the Food and Drug Administration and other government sources.
- Grocery prices in budget articles reference U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Our Authority References page lists reference sources in one place.
Saying where paleo falls short
The paleo framework is an eating pattern, not settled science. Guides state when a claim made for the diet has little research behind it and point out nutrients, such as calcium and fiber, that need planning once grains, legumes and dairy are removed. Comparisons with other diets describe what each pattern includes and what studies found.
A person checks every guide
Articles are approved by the Paleo Life Coach editorial team, and the team answers for their accuracy. We use research and drafting tools to collect information, but machine-generated text never goes out unedited. Before a guide is published, someone on the team checks the facts against the sources.
Corrections
Email [email protected] with the page and the problem. We correct confirmed errors promptly and note significant changes on the page.
Tell us the figure, cooking time or paleo verdict you think is wrong and, if you can, a source for the right one. The Contact page has more on what to send.
Updates
Nutrition science moves on. When the evidence changes, we revise our articles, and each one shows when it was published and last updated.
A word on health
Paleo Life Coach shares general nutrition information. It is not medical or dietary advice. Check with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian before you change how you eat, especially if you have a medical condition.
The full Disclaimer covers allergens, nutrition estimates and health conditions.
Ads, affiliate links and independence
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Read more about the site on the About page, or start with what the paleo diet is.