Debating Human Evolution and Diet

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The speakers debate the idea of humans being biologically designed to eat certain foods based on evolutionary biology and anthropology. They discuss whether McDonald's food had any impact on human evolution and question whether humans have always followed a carnivorous diet. The conversation also explores the possibility of something becoming optimal for longevity over time and touches on the influence of modern factors like antibiotics on health.

Episode #282. What do you really need to know about omega-3s and omega-6s? What does evolution have to do with our diet? And does eating one egg burrito mean you’re not vegan?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in this episode, where I sit down with Drew Harrisberg to discuss all things omegas, evolution, and ethics.

Specifically, we discuss:

Introduction (00:00)
Simon Hill Tests Drew's Workout Protocol: Ideal Weights & Zone 2 Combo for the Busy Lifestyle (03:33)
Machine vs. Free Weights: The Best Choice for Strength & Hypertrophy (10:36)
Omega 3 & Omega 6 Essentials: Episode Summary with Philip Calder (26:12)
Ethical Veganism: Can You Be Vegan after eating one egg? (53:35)
Dr. Anthony Chaffee vs. Simon Hill: Did Our Ancestors Follow a Carnivore Diet? (1:14:05)
Banana-Blueberry Smoothie Study: How Polyphenol Oxidase Affects Flavan-3-ols Bioavailability (1:39:46)
Joey Swoll on Gym Influencers: Filming Workouts (1:52:40)
Life's Purpose: The Importance of Serving Others (2:00:14)
Outro (2:09:12)

To connect with Drew, you can reach him via his Instagram or website, Drew’s Daily Dose. He also has a training program to put many of the principles he has discussed on the show into practice. Make sure to catch his previous episodes on the show, available on *The Proof* website, and check out the resources below for more.

Listen to Episode #278 with Phillip Calder to learn all about omega-3s and omega-6s at this link. If you’re looking for an omega-3 supplement, I personally use Eimele Optimal Omega+; use code OMEGAPLUS for a discount.

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Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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