The Quick Answer
No. Refined oils are not paleo.
Why Aren’t Refined Oils Paleo?
Refined oils (usually grape seed oil, almond oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, safflower, and palm fruit oil) are not paleo because to refine an oil, you usually have to destroy the oil’s health-promoting properties and add additives to the oil. Many refined oils come from genetically modified plants and are full of preservatives. On top of this, people living in Paleolithic times did not have the technology to take a crop and turn it into a refined oil.
What Is A Refined Oil?
For most commercial oils to be made, a period of oil extraction ...
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