>I'm curious as to why legumes are not permitted on the paleo diet. Wouldn't >the hunter gatherers have eaten these? Legumes, by and large, must be soaked and then cooked before eating. I can't think of an exception off the top of my head. An easy rule -- if it can't be eaten raw, don't eat it. They're also chock full of anti-nutrients, or "ingredients" that are bad for you. For example, most grains and all legumes contain a phyto-protein (protein found in plants) called lectin. I'm at the officer or I'd send you a study I have on lectins and their role in rheumatoid arthritis. In short, they cause it. That and the more you eat, the more you fart. :>P >And aren't beans healthy to eat and low carb/low glycemic index? I eat a bite or two of refried beans when I order fajitas (no wraps, of course) but stop at that. Don't wanna risk the side effects I suffer from carbs, period, no matter what the source. Dori Zook Denver, CO _________________________________________________________________ There are now three new levels of MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! Learn more. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=hotmail/es2&ST=1