The Incredible Human Part Four: Man, The Cucinivore

Welcome to The Incredible Human Part 4. We usually consider animals' diets carnivorous, herbivorous, or omnivorous. However, within the distinction of herbivores, we see further specializations. For example, frugivores eat fruits primarily, granivores eat grains and seeds, and folivores eat leaves. Humans are omnivores. But there is more to our dietary story. Just as herbivores can specialize as frugivores, granivores, folivores, or a combination, omnivores also specialize. And we have the most specialized diets in the animal kingdom. This post will discuss why our diets are so special.

Diet, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSOctober 3, 2022Diet, Carnivore, herbivore, Omnivore, Frugivore, Granivore, Folivore, Cucinavore, trophic level, Paleo Diet, The Paleo Diet, Stone Tools, Food Processing, Fire, Cooking, Gut, Teeth, Digestive System, Kleiber's LawComment