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Paleo Diet Debunked: Ancient Humans Ate Plants, Study Shows


Claims that we ought to subscribe to a low-carb, high-protein 'paleo diet' are typically based on assertions our ancestors avoided complicated plant processing in favor of simpler meals consisting of meats, nuts, fruit, and raw vegetables.

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