RE: evolution and diet

From: gts (gts_2000@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Apr 18 2003 - 16:03:06 MDT

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Samantha Atkins wrote:

> Is this a claim that our paleo ancestors did not understand,
> were not around and did not use grains and legumes that grow
> wild?

Widespread cultivation of grains did not occur until about 10-12 thousand
years ago. Likewise with animal husbandry and the production dairy products.
Most mature, unprocessed legumes are toxic or indigestible and could not
have been a significant part of the diet of paleos.

Happy Holidays to everyone. I'm outta' here till probably Monday...

-gts

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