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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Is It Paleo? Paleo.io Has Your Answer
Ever wondered "is it paleo?"
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Containing information on over 3,000 foods, Paleo.io ...
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The Many Types of Paleo
Is [insert your food here] paleo?
That's probably the number one question we get around here - after all - this is the .
There's a lot of grey areas - and even in our food list - while it's pretty comprehensive doesn't cover all the different variances within the different paleo camps. In an attempt to try & solve this once & for all, we sat down with our favorite graphic designer and put together this comparison chart of the different stances of various paleo camps.
While we don't dive deep into this chart exactly WHY each camp acts the way they do, it will give you a nice 30,000 ft overview of what "camps" of paleo eat ...
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