The following Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson

and is narrated by Brock Armstrong.

How to go primal with food allergies and restrictions.

Over the past couple months, I've steadily been accumulating questions from readers

with food allergies and food restrictions looking for assistance.

They are all interested in giving the primal blueprint lifestyle an honest shot,

but because they can't eat certain foods, many of which enjoy an exalted place, real or imagined, in our community, they need help.

Can it be done without eating red meat?

Can it be done as a vegetarian?

Can one eat primal without eating land animals?

Can a person succeed without tree nuts?

Without coconut products? Are almonds essential? Can a vegan succeed without tree nuts? Without coconut products? Are almonds essential?

Can a vegan succeed on this eating plan?

Are these nothing but minor speed bumps on the road to being primal or something more serious?

Let's find out.

I'm allergic to tree nuts and they are such a big part of the primal blueprint diet.

Is it still possible to succeed on the plan in a healthy way without eating nuts?

Terry.

Definitely. I actually wouldn't say that tree nuts are a big part of the eating plan,

but rather supplementary

garnishes to be added as desired and tolerated. They aren't essential. Many people

who are just starting out with this stuff turn to nuts as their go-to snacks because

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