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What is the Paleo (or caveman) diet?

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What is the Paleo (or caveman) diet?

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The Paleo (or caveman) diet is based on foods that our hunter/gatherer ancestors ate: lean meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and seeds. Watch naturopathic and nutrition expert Kellyann Petrucci, ND, explain the Paleo diet concept.

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