Taste Of Your Own Medicine
Diabetes was unknown in Central America until the 1950's because of the switch to western diets. What civilization was affected?
The Maya
Eating calorie-dense meat/marrow led to what?
An intake of extra energy to fuel a bigger brain
Why did people switch to agriculture?
plentiful and predictable food supply
Larger families
As people moved from rural areas to cities, what problem did they face?
obtaining fresh food
Based off the Hadza tribe, what percentage of total calories do plants make up in Hunter-Gatherer societies?
70%
How long have humans been eating grains and tubers for?
About 100,000 years
Name three physiological things that can change from a different gut microbiome.
nutrient absorption, metabolism, immune function, overall health
Having high nutritional foods in complex communities could've helped what?
Advanced Cognitive Skills
Farmers experienced an iron deficiency due to not eating as much meat. This caused them to what?
Shrink in Stature