This is fed to cattle or any other type of livestock as a high protein, nutrient dense food additive.

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Any food with a lot of fat is going to increase the calories and, in essence, make the food less nutrient dense.

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Fat-free foods don't fit into a nutrient-dense diet unless they're naturally free of fats, like vegetables and fruit.

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Make sure that you eat lots of nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains, low-fat dairy and brightly colored fruits and vegetables, both for your health and your baby's.

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Experts do warn that candies marketed as healthy may cause consumers to overeat and continue avoiding the real problem that causes such diseases as obesity and diabetes: a lack of nutrient-dense food.

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Overall, I would steer clear of the Paleo diet, but we can take away something from our ancestors by eating foods closer to their natural state (less processed), which are more nutrient-dense and digested more slowly by the body.

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