Do Hunter-Gatherers Eat Eggs? Unpacking the Prehistoric Diet
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Based on microfossil evidence from Neanderthal teeth, it is clear that early humans consumed a wide array of foods, not just meat, and that hunter-gatherers eat eggs whenever they are opportunistically available. These nutritional powerhouses offered a quick and calorie-dense food source that was valuable for survival and contributed significantly to their diet when found.
