A paleo diet typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering. A paleo diet limits foods that became common when farming emerged about 10,000 years ago. These foods include dairy products, legumes and grains.

What paleos cant eat?

Avoid: Processed foods, sugar, soft drinks, grains, most dairy products, legumes, artificial sweeteners, vegetable oils, margarine and trans fats. Summary Paleolithic humans' diets varied depending on availability and location. The basic concept of the paleo diet is to eat whole foods and avoid processed foods.

What did the paleos eat?

The diet is comprised mainly of meats and fish that could have been hunted by prehistoric man, and plant matter that would have been gathered, including nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits. All grains and processed flours are avoided, as the prehistoric age predated crop cultivation.