Video: foods to avoid on the Paleo Diet

The Paleo Diet believes in the limited use of salt. It can be difficult to avoid salt altogether; however, in personal cooking, the official website of the Paleo Diet recommends substituting salt with garlic powder, chili powder, lime/lemon juice, pepper and any other type of herb. Dried celery is a good substitute because of its natural-occurring high sodium level. Vinegar should be replaced with lemon or lime juice. Vinegar was not present during the days of Paleolithic man, thus prohibiting its use in the diet. Butter and fats like lard are prohibited for people using this diet. Butters and fats can be replaced with olive oil and other fruit and vegetable oils, because the human body is designed to digest these oils without strain on the body. Sugars should be avoided; even naturally occurring honey should be limited, as Paleolithic man did not have sugar as a staple in his diet. Alcohol was not used during the Paleolithic era; however, the Paleo Diet recommends moderate wine, beer or mixed drink usage with meals. Wine is recommended for cooking purposes.

 

 

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