If anyone is on the Paleo diet, they know that there are foods they can consume and many that they cannot. In order to reap the full benefits of this diet, people cannot break the eating rules, thus it is important to know what they can and cannot consume. This is not always as easy as it sounds because so many people think some foods are Paleo that really are not. Perhaps many are on this list, but today the truth shall set them free. Look at this list of foods that are not really Paleo.
Key Takeaways:
- Most processed meats such as lunch meats or sausage contain sodium nitrates and other preservatives that make them unsuitable for a Paleo diet.
- Peanuts are not nuts; they are legumes. They are high in lectin and actually are harmful to those on a paleo diet.
- Surprisingly to most popcorn is a grain and therefore of the Paleo diet list.
“Quinoa — along with barley, farro, and oats — is an ancient grain, but it’s just not ancient enough. They became popular in the Neolithic era, which followed the Paleolithic one. In general, they’re considered tough to digest, which goes against everything the paleo diet stands for.”
Read more: http://www.delish.com/food/a55766/foods-you-thought-were-paleo-but-arent/