Tag: Original diet

Contrary to the popular single 'caveman diet' idea, evidence shows that early human diets were incredibly diverse and varied significantly by geography, climate, and season. The question of what was the original diet leads to a complex tapestry of plant and animal foods consumed over millions of years.

For approximately 99% of human history, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, but modern research indicates there was no single "original diet of humans". The diet was, in fact, highly adaptable and varied immensely based on geography, climate, and the availability of local food sources. This debunks the common misconception that early humans ate a uniform, meat-heavy diet.

A common misconception is that the original Mayo Clinic Diet is a restrictive, high-protein plan centered on grapefruit, promising rapid weight loss in two weeks. However, the legitimate diet developed by the Mayo Clinic, first published as a book in 1949 and continuously updated, is a medically-sound program that emphasizes long-term lifestyle changes and healthy eating based on its unique food pyramid.