Haven't humans been described as omnivores by nature since like forever? So no I don't think carnivore was ever a common term for it really. New slang, I bet you can find a 60 old biology textbook saying humans are natural omnivores.
Haven't humans been described as omnivores by nature since like forever? So no I don't think carnivore was ever a common term for it really. New slang, I bet you can find a 60 old biology textbook saying humans are natural omnivores.
Trees don't grow on money
Ancel Keys was the guy who started it all--touting low-fat foods and becoming a media darling (while dooming millions to inflammation and obesity). Probably some enterprising doctors glommed onto the idea, refined it, and are selling it now. Nothing wrong with whole foods, however they're presented, I suppose.
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I found an omnivorous diet disastrous, personally, with its glaring problems, like inflammation and atherosclerosis. Unfortunately, I thought the ill effects were just a normal part of life. It may have done some damage, even though I did enjoy eating the pigs and lambs throughout.
Recent research in the field shows that individual gut biomes are key to each person's optimal nutritional profile. From what I can tell, a vegetarian whole foods diet suits me best -- no one kind of food is problematic, with the exception of animals and probably their secretions. I plan to give vegan whole foods a run, but I expect it to be a little boring for the long haul. Eventually, we'll have a "gut-check," and receive a personally-tailored plant-based eating plan, I predict.
So here's the other version by the Mayo:
Interest in the Mediterranean diet began in the 1960s with the observation that coronary heart disease caused fewer deaths in Mediterranean countries, such as Greece and Italy, than in the U.S. and northern Europe. Subsequent studies found that the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthy eating plans recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease.
It is also recognized by the World Health Organization as a healthy and sustainable dietary pattern and as an intangible cultural asset by the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The foundation of the Mediterranean diet is vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, beans and whole grains. Meals are built around these plant-based foods. Moderate amounts of dairy, poultry and eggs are also central to the Mediterranean Diet, as is seafood. In contrast, red meat is eaten only occasionally.
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer." Mahatma Gandhi
Be nice whenever possible. It's always possible. HH Dalai Lama
In a world where you can be anything - be kind. Unknown
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer." Mahatma Gandhi
Be nice whenever possible. It's always possible. HH Dalai Lama
In a world where you can be anything - be kind. Unknown
How can I put this tactfully? For a person to change their mind they have to be open to new information and evidence. If they don't think evidence matters or if they think new information is something to pathologically avoid, then no new info or evidence has a chance of changing their mind. Just something to think about, not referring to anyone specific here.
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