Rethinking Diet: Plants vs. Animals

This chapter explores the intricacies of human diets, focusing on the evolutionary interactions between plants and animals and the implications of plant consumption. It discusses the concept of hormesis, examining how certain plant compounds can have both beneficial and harmful effects on health, while contrasting these with benefits derived from environmental stressors like exercise. Additionally, the chapter scrutinizes the role of vitamin C in health, highlighting the debates over its efficacy and the nutritional advantages of including animal products in the diet.