The Quick Answer
No. Regular white cane sugar and its derivatives are not paleo, however, certain other forms of sugar (those that are found in nature) generally are considered to be paleo.
Why Aren’t/Are Different Types of Sugar Paleo?
White cane sugar is not paleo for the following reasons:
It has an extremely high score on the glycemic index and wreaks havoc on your blood sugar levels, which can lead to insulin resistance and other conditions.
It doesn’t contain any nutrients at all and is associated with serious diseases, including diabetes, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, and obesity.
Although the cane plant that is ...
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Is Yogurt Paleo?
Is Yogurt Paleo?
The Short Answer
No. Generally speaking, yogurt is not considered paleo. Check out our Paleo Diet Food List for an easy way to figure out what is/isn't Paleo.
Why Is Yogurt Not Paleo?
The main reason that yogurt is not paleo is that it is a form of dairy. Almost all dairy is off limits for the following reasons:
It is not natural for humans to be consuming dairy, which comes from cows, sheep, and goats. Humans are only supposed to consume milk from other humans (their mothers) when they are nursed as infants.
Dairy consumption has been linked to the development of many diseases in humans, including some very ...
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Are Sweet Potatoes Paleo?
Are Sweet Potatoes Paleo? The Quick Answer
Yes. Sweet potatoes are considered to be paleo.
Why Are Sweet Potatoes Paleo?
Foods must fulfill some pretty tough nutritional requirements to be considered paleo-friendly:
High in protein
Low in carbs
Low on the glycemic index
High in fiber
Moderate to high fat content (mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats)
High in potassium
Low in sodium
Net dietary alkaline load (to balance out dietary acid)
High in vitamins and minerals
Sweet potatoes pass the test because they are low on the glycemic index, they contain high amounts of fiber, potassium, vitamins ...
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Are Potatoes Paleo?
The Quick Answer
Potatoes are not paleo but sweet potatoes are.
Why Potatoes Are Not Paleo
There is a lot of confusion in the paleo world as to why there is not one overarching rule when it comes to starchy vegetable tubers.
Tubers are a family of vegetables that grow under the ground. Some well known tubers are potatoes, carrots, radishes, and beets.
Some of these vegetables are considered paleo, while others are not. Most followers of the paleo diet stick to the rule that sweet potatoes are paleo but that white potatoes are not. Many do also eat other starchy tubers. So, what’s wrong with the white potato?
Let’s start from the top.
What ...
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Are Peanuts Paleo?
Are Peanuts Paleo?
Are peanuts paleo? Good question.
The Quick Answer
No, peanuts are not paleo.
Most people consider peanuts safe to eat and even a lot of paleo eaters consume peanuts as a healthy, low–calorie snack. But the truth is that peanuts (and other legumes) simply are not paleo.
Many people are allergic to peanuts, though having a peanut allergy doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have anaphylactic shocks. Some people develop only mild symptoms such as a rashes, indigestion, diarrhea, acidity, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Why Are Peanuts Not Paleo?
Legumes
Beans and legumes such as peanuts, black beans, ...
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Is Diet Soda Paleo?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions here at the Ultimate Paleo Guide relating to artificial sweeteners. In particular, lots of you have been asking whether or not diet soda can be considered paleo.
If you just want the short and sweet answer, I’ll sum it up for you right now. NO, diet soda is not considered paleo. So there you have it. End of the article. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I kid, I kid. I wouldn’t feel right if I just told you that diet soda isn't paleo and just left you with that.
What We'll Cover
In the rest of this article, I will explain why diet soda is not paleo and why you shouldn't drink it regardless of ...
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The Paleo Guide to Dark Chocolate
Written with dark chocolate all over my face in Cerritos, CA
It’s hard for me to even write this post. Just thinking about dark chocolate makes me go all weak in the knees. It’s safe to say that if dark chocolate had fingers, I’d go Beyoncé and put a ring on it. Truth be told, dark chocolate is definitely my guilty pleasure and probably my biggest vice, even on the paleo diet. I’ve been known to eat it for breakfast, eat it while in the shower, and even dip it into jars of coconut oil and eat it like that (thanks, David Millar).
This post is dedicated to all the dark chocolate lovers out there and to the reasons that we should eat more ...
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Is Dairy Paleo? The Bad, The Better & The Best Options
Is dairy paleo? The answer to this question, like way too many people's Facebook relationship statuses, is "it's complicated".
Is Dairy Paleo?: The Bad, The Better & The Best Options
Upon first hearing about the paleo diet, most people will come across the standard response:
Dairy is not paleo.
But there's not just one one type of paleo. When you look into the different types of paleo, you find that the dairy situation looks a little more like this:
Strict paleo: No. Nada. Zip.
Primal: Well, sorta.
Everyone when it comes to grass-fed butter: Yeah, it's pretty good.
Let's Break It Down
What's wrong with dairy? Well, ...
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PaleoFM #007: Is Beer Paleo?
PaleoFM #007
Is beer paleo? This pressing question & more is answered in today's episode. Enjoy.
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Is Beer Paleo? [YouTube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYtgj21exYc
Is Beer Paleo? [SoundCloud]
https://soundcloud.com/paleofm/007-is-beer-paleo
Listen to this episode on:
Stitcher
iTunes
Soundcloud
Youtube
More resources on Beer, Alcohol & Paleo
Is Alcohol Paleo?
Ultimate Paleo Guide To Alcohol
Get Drunk, Not Fat
Paleo Diet Food List
Norcal Margarita Recipe
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PaleoFM #002: Is Butter Paleo?
PaleoFM #002
In today's episode, we address the complicated question of whether or not butter is paleo & how exactly it fits into the paleo & primal lifestyles. Enjoy.
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Is Butter Paleo? [Youtube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBVYg3F1geg
Is Butter Paleo? [Soundcloud]
https://soundcloud.com/paleofm/002-is-butter-paleo
Listen to this episode on:
Stitcher
iTunes
Soundcloud
Youtube
More Paleo Resources
Is Dairy Paleo? The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Paleo Diet Food List
...
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