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Is there an optimal diet for human beings?

Is there an optimal diet for human beings? Whole grains, ancient grains, meat, no meat, vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean; is there an optimal diet for human beings?  The NY Times recently explored this idea based on a recent study of hunter-gatherer groups that are in excellent health. The journal Obesity Reviews reviewed the diets, habits, and physical activity levels of hundreds of modern hunter-gatherer groups and small-scale societies.  Their lifestyles are similar to those of ancient populations and they found them to have excellent metabolic health while consuming a wide array of dietary habits. Their regional diets could be heavy in Read More »