Why are humans able to eat so many different foods?
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5 min read
Over 95% of the world's calories today come from just 30 plant and animal species, yet humans possess an extraordinary ability to consume and process a vast range of foodstuffs. This remarkable dietary flexibility, which helps explain why humans are able to eat so many different foods, is not a simple choice but the culmination of millions of years of evolutionary adaptations—both biological and cultural. This article explores the deep-seated reasons behind our unique omnivorous nature.
