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What foods do I need to avoid on the Paleo diet?

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What foods do I need to avoid on the Paleo diet?

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On the Paleo diet, grains of any kind, legumes (including all beans, peanuts and soybeans), dairy and refined sugars should all be excluded. Watch as nutritional coach Nell Stephenson explains why these foods should be avoided on the Paleo diet.

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