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100 Million Years Of Food

Stephen Le

Dietary habits have undergone significant changes over the course of millions of years, and studying this evolution can help us comprehend the influences that have shaped modern diets. It's difficult to prescribe a general diet that applies to everyone, but there are some recommendations that can improve your health as well as your happiness.

culture

world-history

nutrition

anthropology

food

15 min

7 Bite

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What's it about?

100 Million Years of Food examines the foods early humans ate and how their diet is related to our current eating habits. You'll learn how eating has changed over time through these bites. The book suggests that although there is no universal diet that fits everyone, there are some general principles that can guide us.

Book summary

Stephen Le is a visiting professor in the field of Biology at the University of Ottawa. He earned his PhD in biological anthropology from UCLA. His book titled "100 Million Years Of Food" is his first best seller.

“Eat good food, keep moving, and let your body take care of the rest.”

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Early diets based on insects and fruits would not be appropriate for us today.

Meat has played a major role in human history, both with its benefits and its costs.

Some cultures used meat substitutes, but not all of them were healthy.

Plants became a part of the human diet only because of necessity.

Rapid changes in diet and lifestyle have led to new diseases.

It may not be such a bad thing to gain a few pounds after all, and your weight is not a result of your caloric intake.

Eating is an activity that can and should be shared among all people, regardless of their dietary preferences.

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