This episode's News & Views includes the latest stories and research about America's declining life expectancy data, how optimism may extend life, and the latest archaeological clues about the Paleolithic Diet. The Moment of Paleo segment offer

Episode 175: Walk Like an Hadza

Dec 6th, 2016 52m 14s

On this week's episode we start with a message from Stephen Hawking. Then, it's News & Views featuring new research about exercise's affects on the brain; details about physical activity levels within the Hadza hunter-gatherer tribe; and how be

Episode 174: Energy and Reason

Dec 1st, 2016 47m 24s

This week's episode of Latest in Paleo features News & Views on the latest energy drink research and an energy drink case that may have put one man in the hospital; new research suggests alcohol consumption may help prevent strokes; and why res

Episode 173: Balloon Belly

Nov 23rd, 2016 57m 50s

On this week's holiday episode our News & Views segment starts at Krispy Kreme to see if we can extract any good take-aways from the recent class-action lawsuit filed against the chain. Then, it's on to a recent study about what happens when yo

Episode 172: Catch-22

Nov 16th, 2016 49m 58s

On this week's News & Views we cover: NSAIDs like Ibuprofen, Celebrex, and Naproxen; new research that suggests high HDL is not heart protective; and how worrying about health can actually affect your health. The food for thought continues in t

Episode 171: Discipline vs. Will Power

Nov 10th, 2016 55m 59s

On this week's News & Views segment we discuss how long work hours can affect health, the importance of sleep and how it affects food choices, and how various levels of impulsivity are related to fast food consumption. This leads to examining t

Episode 170: Complete Guide to Fasting

Nov 1st, 2016 1h 43m

On today's show, we are joined by Dr. Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore, co-authors of The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-day, and Extended Fasting. We discuss Jimmy Moore’s current 21-day fast attempt, wheth

Episode 169: Whole in the Wall

Oct 23rd, 2016 58m 57s

On this week's show, we discuss some of the latest research and findings in our News & Views segment. Our stories are about how the soda industry plays politics to advance its agenda, whether salt is good or bad in the human diet, and whether c

Episode 168: Dr. Loren Cordain—The Paleo Diet

Oct 19th, 2016 1h 38m

Loren Cordain, Ph.D. joins us on today's show. Dr. Cordain is widely regarded as the father of the modern Paleo approach to diet. We discuss everything from whether the diet should be standardized, the high-protein component of Paleo, how data

Episode 167: Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Oct 12th, 2016 1h 27m

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is our guest on today's show. We talk about fat, protein, longevity, what foods should be eaten daily, why nuts and seeds are important, why he doesn't recommend eating too much starch, and so much more. He's written several

Episode 166: Fat Genes Skinny Jeans

Oct 3rd, 2016 1h 29m

Liam Bowler and Carrie Forrest join us to discuss News & Views. We start with three very interesting stories centering around genetics: anxiety's link to metabolic disorder; the 'fat gene' and weight loss; and the latest research on the 'thrift

Episode 165: Outsourcing Your Motivation

Sep 27th, 2016 2h 2m

Meredith Rhodes and Roland Denzel join us to discuss News & Views. Stories include: the effectiveness of wearable fitness and diet trackers, what the gut microbiomes of obese kids tell us, whether stress erases the benefits of a healthy diet, a

Episode 164: Sweetening the Research

Sep 20th, 2016 2h 2m

Evelyn Kocur and Meredith Rhodes join me, Angelo Coppola, in the News & Views segment. Stories include: the sugar industry's influence on research, David Katz on the Paleo Diet, alcohol and exercise, and how daily cannabis use might affect BMI.

Episode 163: Sedation by iPad

Sep 9th, 2016 2h 17m

Glenn Whitney and Darryl Edwards join your host, Angelo Coppola, to discuss News & Views. Stories include: how screens act as sedatives for children; the latest trends in obesity in the US; a recent study about Paleo and heart disease; and the

Episode 162: Dr. John McDougall

Aug 7th, 2016 1h 32m

On this episode, Dr. John McDougall takes us on a near-50-year journey as a doctor, educator, and even a 15-year stretch as a radio talk show host. He explains his dietary positions, and why he believes the human diet should be based on starch.

Episode 161: Forrest

Jul 1st, 2016 50m 12s

In this very special and personal episode of Latest in Paleo, you'll be immersed into the story of two births, my children Lucy Namaste and Benjamin Forrest. This episode features actual audio recording from the NICU, operating room, and other

Episode 160: PaleoFX

May 1st, 2016 1h 10m

On today’s show, the CEO of PaleoFX, Michelle Norris, joins us. You'll learn how and why she got started with Paleo (kicking and screaming the whole way). What the PaleoFX conference is and what attendees can expect from the upcoming event in A

Episode 159: Real Food for Plants, Animals, and Humans

Apr 19th, 2016 1h 19m

In this episode's News & Views segment, we cover recent research that reveals ultra-processed foods make up more than 50% of the American diet, while whole foods and minimally processed foods combined make up only 30 percent. We also talk about

Episode 158: The Potato Hack, Weight Loss Simplified

Apr 3rd, 2016 57m 52s

On today’s show, guest Tim Steele tells us how a short-term, all-potato diet can be used as a successful weight loss tool. In addition, you'll learn about potato history, antinutrients, satiety, resistant starch, and more. Tim recently publishe

Episode 157: Fasting

Mar 26th, 2016 1h 56m

On this episode, I discuss my recent 5-day fast: how it went, what I learned, and whether I'll be doing it again. In the News & Views segment, we discuss a CNN article about fasting and longevity as well as a NY Times article that indicates int

Episode 156: In the Woods

Mar 11th, 2016 1h 14m

A review of cancer data has Canada changing its guidelines on colon cancer screenings, while in other cancer news a study has the medical community asking whether living with cancer can be better for patients than curing it. Also in the News &

Episode 155: Sound the False Alarm!

Mar 1st, 2016 1h 23m

A recent study on low carb, high fat (LCHF) diets led to a prominent researcher issuing warnings about the Paleo diet, calling it dangerous, and this rippled out in the media. On this episode, we take a look at that study and show why it is so

Episode 154: Fiber the New Protein?

Feb 22nd, 2016 1h 46m

On this episode of Latest in Paleo, we look at recent research regarding dietary fiber, indicating benefits to health and appetite control. One study suggests the lack of gut microbiome diversity seen in people who don't eat much fiber may be p

Episode 153: Convinced You Should Wear Deodorant?

Feb 14th, 2016 1h 45m

Today's show starts with recommendations for Michael Pollan's latest documentary and a new audiobook. In the News & Views segment: the broken calorie; underarm deodorant, the skin microbiome, and how we were convinced that we smell bad in the f

Episode 152: Reverse Diabetes

Jan 31st, 2016 1h 41m

Today's show begins with new documentary and book recommendations. The News & Views segment features stories about the new USDA guidelines, beating diabetes vs. managing the disease, and why beards are good for your health. In the Shinrin-Yoku