genetically adapted to the diet of our
Paleolithic ancestors, and that genetic
disposition hasn’t changed much in the last
10,000 years—which means we are not
genetically suited to our modern, industrially-
produced, agriculture-based diet. Paleo diet
advocates believe that the healthiest diet for
people today should resemble the diets of our
hunter-gatherer ancestors.
PALEO, DEMYSTIFIED
Before we go any further, let’s
debunk some myths about the
Paleo diet. First, it’s not about
recreating the existence of
cavemen. No one wants you to go
without electricity, hot showers,
or your beloved iPhone. And yes,
cavemen didn’t always have a
long life span, but that’s not
because of their food choices—it