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Presenting M4F: Ep2. A complicated relationship with meat

Jun 29, 2023
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INSIGHT

Meat's Role in Human Evolution

  • Meat consumption during human evolution was linked to social cooperation and brain development.
  • Meat played a crucial role in ancestral rituals and societal organization.
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Nutritional Complexity of Meat

  • Meat offers a complex nutrient matrix with highly bioavailable protein and essential minerals.
  • Removing meat complicates meeting nutritional needs, especially for vulnerable groups.
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Historical Roots of Vegetarianism

  • Vegetarianism in the West is historically linked to religious and health movements among upper classes.
  • The "healthy user bias" can skew perceptions of diet and health outcomes.
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