In a message dated 8/11/99 1:47:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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> 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