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I also wonder whether Paleo diners faced with currently available choices will stick to lean animal foods (grass-fed meats, skinless poultry, etc.), or would they be tempted to choose more succulent, fattier, more caloric cuts like brisket, burgers and pork ribs. Even worse, they might select processed meats like bacon (allowed on some Paleo diet lists) and sausages that have been linked to an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Would they succumb to using butter and salt to enhance the flavor of steamed vegetables?

Other than the processed sausage type stuff, I would certainly hope they eat the higher fat meats, salt and perhaps butter! I think this author is still sold on the waning low-fat era and not, so far as I can see, likely to change her opinion. The example menu with lean fish, pork, beef and vegetables/fruit is far too low in fat to be healthy IMO.