Did Humans Ever Eat Leaves? The Evolutionary History of Leafy Greens
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Before 3.5 million years ago, early hominins, the ancestors of modern humans, consumed diets consisting almost exclusively of leaves and fruits, much like modern gorillas and chimpanzees. This initial, predominantly plant-based phase is a critical but often forgotten aspect of our dietary evolution, proving that yes, humans did eat leaves, and it was a foundational part of our species' development.
