Abstract: The transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture stands as one of the most important dietary revolutions in human history. Yet, due to a scarcity of well-preserved human remains from Pleistocene sites, little is known about the dietary practices of pre-agricultural human groups. Here we present the isotopic...

Abstract: Current models of early human subsistence economies suggest a focus on large mammal hunting. To evaluate this hypothesis, we examine human bone stable isotope chemistry of 24 individuals from the early Holocene sites of Wilamaya Patjxa (9.0–8.7 cal. ka) and Soro Mik’aya Patjxa (8.0–6.5 cal. ka) located at 3800...

Highly processed foods resemble drugs of misuse in a number of disturbing ways

“This is the first report that showed the efficacy of methionine restriction to reverse old-age-induced obesity.” Obesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesity in mice. A recent study published in the journal Aging found that restricting the a

Introducing an “Old Way” to Cook that Will Change the Way You Look!

In this Our Changing Climate video essay, I look at the validity of vegan and plant-based diets as a solution to climate change. I dive into the human and planetary toll of the meat industry, looking at the massive emissions toll of beef production as well as the exploitative conditions in meat processing plants. Ultimately, I...

I've spent the past 13 years on a ketogenic diet of some form. When I started, I weighed 270 lbs and it was the heaviest I had ever been in my life. I felt gross, demotivated, and stuck. When I smashed off 50 lbs in the first few months without really knowing what I was doing, it was a godsend. The next 30 lbs took me over a...

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