Paleo Vegetables

Acorn Squash is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Artichoke is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Arugula is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Asparagus is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

A classification reference for avocado under standard paleo guidelines, covering its status as a primary paleo fat source and its consistent Allowed classification across published paleo frameworks.

Beets is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Bell Pepper is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Bok Choy is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Broccoli is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Brussels Sprouts is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

A classification reference for butternut squash under standard paleo guidelines, covering its status as a paleo-compliant starchy vegetable and its role as a primary carbohydrate source in paleo cooking.

Cabbage is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Canned Tomatoes is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Capers is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Carrots are classified as Allowed under standard paleo guidelines as a whole root vegetable consistent with pre-agricultural plant foods.

Cauliflower is classified as Allowed under standard paleo guidelines and is one of the most widely referenced vegetables in paleo cooking.

Celery is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Collard Greens is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Cucumber is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Eggplant is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

French Fries is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Frozen Vegetables is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Garlic is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Green Beans is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Jalapeño is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Jicama is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Kale is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Kimchi is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Leeks is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Lettuce is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Mushrooms is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Okra is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Olives is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Onion is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Parsnip is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Pickles is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Plantains are classified as Allowed on paleo — they are a starchy tropical fruit widely accepted in paleo guidelines as a pre-agricultural starch source.

Pumpkin is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Radishes is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Sauerkraut is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Seaweed is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Snap Peas is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Spaghetti Squash is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Spinach is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Sweet potato is classified as Allowed on paleo — published paleo references consistently cite sweet potatoes as a primary paleo starch source and one of the most-consumed paleo foods.

Swiss Chard is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Tomato is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Tomato Soup is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Turnip is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Veggie Chips is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Zucchini is classified as Allowed on paleo — it is a paleo-compliant vegetable widely referenced in published paleo resources, including as the source of zucchini noodles (zoodles), a classic paleo pasta substitute.

White potato is classified as Limited on paleo — strict ancestral frameworks exclude it due to saponin and glycoalkaloid content, while many modern published paleo references accept plain white potatoes within the classification parameters.

Corn is classified as Not Allowed under standard paleo guidelines as a cereal grain excluded from the paleo dietary framework despite being commonly consumed as a vegetable.