What kind of food did my ancestors eat? Exploring ancestral diets
                                
                                
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                                Genetic analysis of fossilized teeth and bones reveals that early humans had incredibly varied diets, shaped profoundly by their local geography and available resources. While the modern diet has become homogenized, your ancestors' diet was a complex tapestry of unique local ingredients and ancient culinary techniques.