The Quick Answer
No. Bread is not paleo.
Why Isn't Bread Paleo?
If you’re familiar with the paleo diet, the answer to this question may seem obvious, but for many the reason that bread is not considered paleo is not crystal clear.
In this post we’ll dive a little deeper into the reasons as to why bread isn’t considered paleo, and the deal with grains and whole grains, including whether or not you should eat them, and, if you do eat them, how to make your diet a little healthier.
Personally I do follow the paleo approach to nutrition because it works for me. I spent time removing food from my diet and then reintroducing ...
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Why Aren’t Grains Paleo?
Are Grains Paleo?
One of the most common (and easy to answer) questions we get here at UPG is this:
Are grains paleo?
Well, we've got a short and a long answer for you in this deep dive into grains and the paleo diet.
The Short Answer
No.
Got it? Good.
The Long Answer
Okay, so you want a little bit more detail. Here's the deal.
Despite the inclusion of a mountain of grains in both the US government's food pyramid and the SAD (Standard American Diet), grains aren't that great for you.
They're just not.
There are several problems with grains but we'll focus on just two:
Carbohydrate content
Anti-nutrients
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