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Modern diets often consist of processed foods that diverge significantly from the natural forms eaten by our ancestors. These changes have created an imbalance, where the body's instinctual signals for hunger and fullness have been compromised.
Reflecting on Ancestral Eating Patterns
Our comparison to early humans—Homo sapiens, who evolved around 300,000 years ago—serves as a reference point. Their diets consisted predominantly of whole, unprocessed foods that provided the necessary macronutrients without excess carbohydrates. They also exhibited varying eating patterns, likely consuming fewer meals but with higher energy density during feast times.