But why would  "edible raw" be a requirement? Paleolithic man (and indeed,
pre-man) had fire and most likely cooked with it.

John B.

Richard Geller wrote:

> White potatoes are in the nightshade family and are considered basically
> inedible raw. I feel that yams and sweet potatoes are "paleo" though and I
> do not hesitate to eat them. They are edible raw and cause me no problems of
> any kind.
>
> --Richard