What have we evolved to eat? This is the question of questions when uniting nutrition and biology, and there is certainly room for more input and...
Are humans frugivores? Biological adaptations that make us perfect fruit-eaters

What have we evolved to eat? This is the question of questions when uniting nutrition and biology, and there is certainly room for more input and...
A fruit-based diet is not a new idea, but it is gaining more attention with the rising awareness about the frugivorous nature of humans. However...
What is a frugivore? Frugivores are animals whose preferred food is fruits and thus have adaptations for foraging fruits. Highly frugivorous animals...
A fruit diet offers incredible benefits and life-changing transformations when done correctly. Learn the basics of our species-appropriate diet to keep the success in the long run. This guide helps you do a fruit diet in a healthy way –...
Most "things" we eat in modern society are not really human foods. Rather they are survival foods that can stress an overburden the body in bigger quantities and over time. To gain an overview of which foods are optimal and suitable for humans and...
Do you need supplements when adopting a raw, natural human diet? Most likely, yes! We all know that our modern toxic world does not provide us with what it once did. But, what is less known, is that we need to consider shortcomings when living...
Most "things" we eat in modern society are not really human foods. Rather they are survival foods that can stress an overburden the body in bigger quantities and over...
High-fruit diets have become more popular due to a growing community reporting about the health benefits they experience. Learn why tropical fruits play a decisive role...
Do you need supplements when adopting a raw, natural human diet? Most likely, yes! We all know that our modern toxic world does not provide us with what it once did...
What have we evolved to eat? This is the question of questions when uniting nutrition and biology, and there is certainly room for more input and debate.
While we cannot change our genes to grow fur, we can optimize our thermoregulation with nutrients to become at least a bit more tolerant to the freeze!
A fruit diet offers incredible benefits and life-changing transformations when done correctly. Learn the basics of our species-appropriate diet to keep the success in...
Most remineralization protocols rely heavily on animal-based foods. This vegan-friendly guide identifies the factors driving enamel demineralization and summarizes how...
A fruit-based diet is not a new idea, but it is gaining more attention with the rising awareness about the frugivorous nature of humans. However, there is confusion...
Humans have far deviated from their natural diet. Up to the point that we don't know what our species-appropriate diet looks like! The question "what diet have we...
What is a frugivore? Frugivores are animals whose preferred food is fruits and thus have adaptations for foraging fruits. Highly frugivorous animals eat mainly fruits...
Only fully ripe fruits unfold their appealing color, smell, and taste, signaling that they are ready to be eaten. Not having access to fully ripe fruits is not only...
What is a frugivore? Frugivores are animals whose preferred food is fruits and thus have adaptations for foraging fruits. Highly frugivorous animals eat mainly fruits...
We all know stem cells are the next-level tool for looking young and healthy. But did you know that you can naturally enhance your stem cell power by cleaning the...
What have humans adapted to eat? This is one of the most pressing - yet severely neglected - questions in nutrition. Fortunately, biological characteristics related to...
Imported tropical fruits are perceived as notoriously “bad for the planet". Especially purchasing air-imported fruits is seen as a mini "eco crime". But here is the...
What is correct: "We can detox the body" or "The body detoxes itself and cannot be actively detoxed"? In the debate around detox being real or not, both are right! Learn...
Why detox needs to be demystified! “Detox” has become a buzzword now known to everyone. But we all understand something different by this term, ranging from...
Simple sugars - or simple carbohydrates - are probably the most misunderstood nutrient today. The amount of confusing information about sugar is remarkable! And, what...
High-fruit diets have become more popular due to a growing community reporting about the health benefits they experience. Learn why tropical fruits play a decisive role...
A fruit-based diet is not a new idea, but it is gaining more attention with the rising awareness about the frugivorous nature of humans. However, there is confusion...
There is much confusion surrounding the evolutionary diet of humans. We really need answers in order to stick as closely as possible to our species-appropriate diet! A...
What is the optimal human diet? Today, in most cultures, humans are obviously cultural omnivores, meaning that today we eat about everything that we can turn edible...
Tropical fruits are the most underrated and neglected superfoods! The evidence why tropical fruits are essential for optimal health is not only found in nutritional...
Humans have far deviated from their natural diet. Up to the point that we don't know what our species-appropriate diet looks like! The question "what diet have we...
What have we evolved to eat? This is the question of questions when uniting nutrition and biology, and there is certainly room for more input and debate.
Cold intolerance can be challenging when living in cold countries. Humans are physically not well-adapted to face the challenges of cold climates. We originally are a...
Non-sweet fruits are often seen as healthier than sweet fruits due to the misconception that sweet sugars in fruits are harmful. This could not be further from the truth...
Most "things" we eat in modern society are not really human foods. Rather they are survival foods that can stress an overburden the body in bigger quantities and over...
The carnivore diet is on a steep rise - but many health advocates and nutritionists are worried about the long-term effects of this diet that makes no sense from a...
Complex carbs from grains? Raw fruits? Low glycemic foods or even a no-carb diet? Confusion around carbs is everywhere nowadays! Here is where we get a simple answer...
Are we frugivores?
Exploring the species-appropriate diet of humans.
We challenge the dietary classification of humans as omnivores. Why does this matter? Because knowing our evolutionary, species-specific diet is the compass in the ever-growing contradictory diet and health jungle.
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