Research reveals that early humans did not eat a meat-heavy diet, contrary to popular social media trends.
Despite the popularity of carnivore, caveman, or lion diets, which emphasize meat consumption, our ancestors relied heavily on plants.
our Paleolithic ancestors ate this way—that we evolved to eat as they did, and that modern diets aren’t suited to us.
However, eating mostly meat is likely not beneficial for our health, and research shows that nutrient-poor, ultra-processed foods are also harmful.
Summary: Early humans relied on plants, not meat.