Tag: Indigenous cultures

Recent studies confirm that the human gut microbiome’s composition and diversity vary significantly across different global populations due to profound differences in lifestyle, diet, and environment. This fundamental understanding forces us to re-examine the question: what country has the healthiest microbiome? The surprising reality is that no single country can claim this title.

Traditionally, the diet of Arctic peoples was almost entirely carnivorous, consisting primarily of fat and protein derived from hunted animals. This meat-based sustenance was the primary source of Eskimo nutrition, providing essential energy and micronutrients in a region where plant-based food was scarce for most of the year. This unique dietary strategy was a remarkable adaptation to the extreme Arctic environment.