CarnivoreKiwi on Nostr: I believe humans are biologically optimised for a meat-based diet, thriving best on a ...
I believe humans are biologically optimised for a meat-based diet, thriving best on a diet primarily composed of animal products. 🥩
Like cats, our evolutionary dependence on animal nutrients indicates that we are closer to being obligate carnivores than facultative ones, although the boundary is often blurred.
We are biologically designed to thrive on animal foods, with plants serving only as a secondary or fallback option during times of scarcity.
Biological, Anthropological and Other Indicators:
Teeth & Jaw Structure: Our teeth, particularly incisors and canines, are designed for tearing and grinding meat. 🔪
Nutritional Requirements: Essential nutrients like vitamin B12, creatine, and omega-3s are abundant in animal products and are critical for human health. 🧠
Evolutionary History: Our ancestors were predominantly hunters, and the development of tools for meat processing shows our reliance on animal-based foods. 🦴
Anthropology: Studies of ancient human societies reveal a predominance of meat consumption. 🌍
Digestive Enzymes: While humans have enzymes like amylase (for starch) and pepsin (for protein digestion), our stomach acidity is more suited to digesting meat. 🧬
Brain Size & Energy Needs: Our large brain requires high-quality fats and proteins, most efficiently sourced from animal foods. 🧠
Anatomy: We lack the extensive gut length and fermentation capacity that herbivores possess, further supporting our meat-based diet. 💪
Like cats, our evolutionary dependence on animal nutrients indicates that we are closer to being obligate carnivores than facultative ones, although the boundary is often blurred.
We are biologically designed to thrive on animal foods, with plants serving only as a secondary or fallback option during times of scarcity.
Biological, Anthropological and Other Indicators:
Teeth & Jaw Structure: Our teeth, particularly incisors and canines, are designed for tearing and grinding meat. 🔪
Nutritional Requirements: Essential nutrients like vitamin B12, creatine, and omega-3s are abundant in animal products and are critical for human health. 🧠
Evolutionary History: Our ancestors were predominantly hunters, and the development of tools for meat processing shows our reliance on animal-based foods. 🦴
Anthropology: Studies of ancient human societies reveal a predominance of meat consumption. 🌍
Digestive Enzymes: While humans have enzymes like amylase (for starch) and pepsin (for protein digestion), our stomach acidity is more suited to digesting meat. 🧬
Brain Size & Energy Needs: Our large brain requires high-quality fats and proteins, most efficiently sourced from animal foods. 🧠
Anatomy: We lack the extensive gut length and fermentation capacity that herbivores possess, further supporting our meat-based diet. 💪