Paleo Fats & Oils: Not Allowed Foods

9 items — Fats & Oils — standard Paleo guidelines.

Items in this index are classified as non-compliant under published guidelines. The Not Allowed classification applies when the item contains one or more excluded ingredients in its standard form, or when the item belongs to a category excluded by the relevant rules.

Not Allowed Mar 1, 2025
Is Margarine Allowed on Paleo?
Margarine is classified as Not Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.
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Not Allowed Mar 1, 2025
Is Palm Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Palm Oil is classified as Not Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.
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Not Allowed Mar 1, 2025
Is Safflower Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Safflower Oil is classified as Not Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.
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Not Allowed Dec 31, 2024
Is Canola Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Canola oil is classified as Not Allowed under standard paleo guidelines as an industrial seed oil produced through high-heat chemical refining.
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Not Allowed Dec 31, 2024
Is Grapeseed Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Grapeseed oil is classified as Not Allowed on paleo because it is an industrial seed oil high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, produced through high-heat chemical extraction processes inconsistent with paleo guidelines.
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Not Allowed Dec 31, 2024
Is Peanut Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Peanut oil is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is derived from peanuts, a legume, and legume-derived oils are excluded from paleo guidelines along with industrial seed oils.
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Not Allowed Dec 31, 2024
Is Shortening Allowed on Paleo?
Shortening is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oils containing trans fats and industrial seed oils excluded from paleo guidelines.
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Not Allowed Dec 31, 2024
Is Sunflower Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Sunflower oil is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is an industrial seed oil produced through high-heat chemical extraction with a high omega-6 polyunsaturated fat content.
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Not Allowed Dec 31, 2024
Is Vegetable Oil Allowed on Paleo?
Vegetable oil is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is a refined industrial seed oil blend (typically soybean, canola, or corn oil) categorically excluded from paleo guidelines.
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