Pseudograins are the starchy seeds of broad-leafed plants (compared to grains which are the fruits or seeds of grasses). They are not included on the Paleo Diet due to their saponin content (see How Do Grains, Legumes and Dairy Cause a Leaky Gut? Part 2: Saponins and Protease Inhibitors).
Pseudograins include:
- amaranth
- buckwheat
- chia
- quinoa