Lunch nom from Tender Greens was a Mediterranean Spinach Salad that has spinach, cucumber, tomato, little bit of feta and free range grilled chicken all drizzled with Organic Balsamic Modena (I opted out of the dressing that comes with the salad). Speaking of balsamic vinegar. Recently had the question come up of whether balsamic vinegar is paleo or not. My findings conclude that it’s not strict paleo, not because it’s unhealthy, but because of its acidic content. So in moderation, small amounts (let’s not drown our salads in it), it is fine. BUT, beware. Many may be labeled in the front as simply balsamic vinegar, but ALWAYS check the ingredient label. Some will have sugar, or “natural flavorings” and other junk. Make sure it is just balsamic vinegar. Per Cordain, no it is not strictly paleo. Nothing related to it being “healthy”, just the impact on acid-base balance. That being said, many paleo Gurus such as Rob Wolff don’t worry about it. Most folks, myself included, use vinegar on salads and in sauces. Source: Paleo Hacks Forum I actually really like the organic one we have at work, that I even went to Whole Foods to look for it (after noticing not any regular grocery carried it)…and yeah…one fairly small bottle is $35.00. O_O
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Lunch nom from Tender Greens was a Mediterranean Spinach Salad that has spinach, cucumber, tomato, little bit of feta and free range grilled chicken all drizzled with Organic Balsamic Modena (I opted out of the dressing that comes with the salad).

Speaking of balsamic vinegar. Recently had the question come up of whether balsamic vinegar is paleo or not. My findings conclude that it’s not strict paleo, not because it’s unhealthy, but because of its acidic content. So in moderation, small amounts (let’s not drown our salads in it), it is fine. BUT, beware. Many may be labeled in the front as simply balsamic vinegar, but ALWAYS check the ingredient label. Some will have sugar, or “natural flavorings” and other junk. Make sure it is just balsamic vinegar.

Per Cordain, no it is not strictly paleo. Nothing related to it being “healthy”, just the impact on acid-base balance. That being said, many paleo Gurus such as Rob Wolff don’t worry about it. Most folks, myself included, use vinegar on salads and in sauces.

Source: Paleo Hacks Forum

I actually really like the organic one we have at work, that I even went to Whole Foods to look for it (after noticing not any regular grocery carried it)…and yeah…one fairly small bottle is $35.00.

O_O

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