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Why Can't We Eat Grass?

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The Digestive Divide: Why Grass Isn't Food for Humans

This chapter explores the reasons behind humans' inability to digest grass, contrasting our digestive system with that of ruminants. It also delves into the diversity of grass species and discusses the domestication of certain types for human consumption, particularly grains like wheat and corn.

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