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“Our ancestors were naturally inclined towards plants, wielding tools and transforming almost anything they found into a meal,” stated Ramsey.

“Ultimately, what they consumed was a delightful mix rich in carbohydrates,” he added.

Florin highlighted, “Ongoing research worldwide is challenging the traditional image of our Paleolithic ancestors as solely meat-eaters.”

“Throughout history, spanning vast periods, humans have inhabited diverse regions with varying climates and environments, leading to a wide array of diets,” she explained.

‘We are not carnivores’

“It’s a really massive time frame, people have lived in different parts of the world, different environments, different climates, you know, diets were very varied across that.”