What is the paleo diet?

The basic idea of the paleo diet is to mostly eat foods that were available before farming, herding, and factory production occurred. This means avoiding grains, legumes, dairy, added sugars, and chemicals. Many people feel healthier, have an easier time managing their weight, and find that other health issues clear up when they adopt this lifestyle. Everyone has their own version of how they relate to the paleo or primal diet. Some folks find that ghee or goat cheese feels fine, while others might eat rice occasionally. It is personal.