In a message dated 8/11/99 1:47:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
> Although one can argue whether or not paleo people cooked in oils, there
> were some oils they consumed as part of their normal diet. IMHO the only
> palosher (paleo kosher) oils are olive (oil which is from the body of the
> fruit, not the seed) and animal
> oils such as dripping, bacon fat and fish oil .
> I even avoid nuts (eg almonds) because of concerns that they may contain
> protease inhibitors and lectins- any information on this would be
> appreciated. (even though I'm sure nuts were a traditional paleo food).
>
> Ben Balzer
>
I don't see any reason to ignore avocados. They can be blended
into a wonderful dressing all by themselves, with some spices. Thin
it out with water if you don't want to use other oils or vinegar.
Anna