Why does Paleo not allow grains? Examining the nutritional and evolutionary reasons
                                
                                
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                                The Paleo diet is built on the theory that modern chronic diseases are linked to a mismatch between our genes and the post-agricultural diet. This foundational belief is precisely why does Paleo not allow grains and other newer food groups.