Why is corn not on the paleo diet?

Answer 1

Corn is not included in the paleo diet because it is a grain, and the paleo diet emphasizes the consumption of foods that were available to our hunter-gatherer ancestors, primarily focusing on lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Grains, including corn, are considered to be a product of agricultural practices that began after the Paleolithic era, and they often contain anti-nutrients that can interfere with digestion and nutrient absorption. Additionally, corn is high in carbohydrates, which the paleo diet typically limits to promote a more primal, low-carb approach to eating.