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3. Primal Taboos

If a food was not available to early humans, the Primal diet restricts it. The plan calls for avoiding:

  • Refined sugars
  • Artificial additives and preservatives
  • Trans fats and hydrogenated oils
  • Soy
  • Peanuts
  • Grains such as wheat, barley, and oats

Mark Sisson teaches that legumes are fine in moderation, although some people may want to avoid them due to lectins and phytic acid, compounds that may cause digestive distress.

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