9.3. Nutrition in an Evolutionary Context

Twenty thousand years ago dessert consisted of a piece of honeycomb you got once a week after fighting off a swarm of bees. Today most people in industrialized nations have access to virtually unlimited food calories in an unprecedented number of combinations with an entire science dedicated to making that food as delicious as possible. We walk you through the role of food in human evolution and explain why the drives and tastes that worked for your ancestors are no longer serving you well.

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