appetizing ingredient that adds taste to many meat and
vegetable dishes. Those with an autoimmune disease
should avoid alcoholic beverages entirely, however,
because alcohol increases intestinal permeability, an initial
change that is known to precede the development of
autoimmune diseases.
Here is a list of non-Paleo foods of which you may
partake, but make sure you don’t overdo them.
OILS
(^) • Olive, avocado, walnut, or flaxseed oil (use
in moderation—4 tablespoons or less a day when
weight loss is of primary importance)
BEVERAGES
(^) • Diet sodas (These often contain artificial
sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharine,
which may be harmful; you’re better off drinking
bottled and mineral waters.)
- Coffee
- Tea
- Wine (two 4-ounce glasses). Don’t buy
“cooking wine,” which is loaded with salt. - Beer (one 12-ounce serving)
- Hard liquor (4 ounces)