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> ...  I'd be interested to know if eggplants are considered "in line" by the paleo-elite as well.  I can't imagine why sunflower seeds and pistachios wouldn't be OK.  Do they require any processing?
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There's a general paleo proscription against nightshades because they
are from the Western Hemisphere, but eggplant is the one nightshade that
comes from the Eastern Hemisphere, as far as I know. I believe
pistacchios come from Persia. Sunflower is native to North America, and
has another mark against it in that it is so high in omega-6 fat.