One of the most profound realisations that everyone who discovers and embraces Darwinism is bound to make at one point or another is that the mind can be understood via … [Read More...] about Evolutionary Psychology: The Key to Understanding the Mind
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Stay away from food products with ingredient lists that feature compounds that even the most experienced chemists may have trouble identifying. Many artificial ingredients that are commonly believed to be safe may in truth be pernicious due to their evolutionary novelty. One such compound is the commonly used food additive titanium dioxide (E171), which has recently been found to disrupt gut homeostasis. (Previous tips)
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Hunter-gatherers tend to have plenty of leisure time. It’s often assumed that our primal ancestors lead harsh, arduous lives characterized by a constant struggle for survival. This idea conflicts with the findings of a number of investigations, including a recent study involving the Agta people of the Philippines. Some anthropologists have even gone as far as to call the society of our Stone Age ancestors the “original affluent society”. (Previous tidbits)
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It Pays to Be Smooth: Another Reason Why Health Matters (a Lot) in Evolution
One of the most common and pernicious misconceptions about evolution is that health is somewhat irrelevant to Darwinian selection. All of the focus is placed on … [Read More...] about It Pays to Be Smooth: Another Reason Why Health Matters (a Lot) in Evolution
Why I Avoid Foods Rich in Resistant Starch: The Evolutionary Rationale for Less Nutritional Resistance
If you’re someone who’s been involved in the evolutionary nutrition community for some time, then you’re undoubtedly familiar with Resistant Starch (RS), which is a … [Read More...] about Why I Avoid Foods Rich in Resistant Starch: The Evolutionary Rationale for Less Nutritional Resistance
A Healthy Partner: The Best Probiotic There Is
The probiotic market is flooded with useless - and in many instances harmful - products. Instead of turning to that marketplace for microbial solutions in the form of new … [Read More...] about A Healthy Partner: The Best Probiotic There Is
‘Natural Selection, The Microbiome, and Public Health’: A Superb, “Must-Read” Article That Demystifies the Microbiome via Darwinian Means
The human microbiome is all the rage in this day and age. It’s at the forefront of modern science and medicine and features prominently in newspaper articles, health … [Read More...] about ‘Natural Selection, The Microbiome, and Public Health’: A Superb, “Must-Read” Article That Demystifies the Microbiome via Darwinian Means
Why We’re Built the Way We Are: The Magnificent Artistry of Natural Selection
Life, in all its beauty and complexity, is not arbitrary or designless. Rather, it was molded over billions of years through the process known as evolution via natural … [Read More...] about Why We’re Built the Way We Are: The Magnificent Artistry of Natural Selection
Casein: A Troublesome Protein Found in Dairy Products
Quite recently I put up an article here on the site in which I talked about the fatty acid profile of dairy products, pointing out that dairy foods have a lipid structure … [Read More...] about Casein: A Troublesome Protein Found in Dairy Products
Darwin: A Guardian Angel for Medicine
Charles Robert Darwin has by some proponents of Darwinian or evolutionary medicine been described as a sort of guardian angel for medicine. Historically, this spiritual … [Read More...] about Darwin: A Guardian Angel for Medicine
Paleolithic Nutrition vs. Mainstream Nutrition: Where Does the Burden of Proof Really Lie?
If you’re someone who prescribes to an eating regimen designed on the basis of the dietary practices of our Paleolithic ancestors, then chances are you’ve come across … [Read More...] about Paleolithic Nutrition vs. Mainstream Nutrition: Where Does the Burden of Proof Really Lie?
Darwinian Evolution Explained: The Intelligibility and Logicality of Natural Selection
The theory of evolution via natural selection is widely regarded by scientists and evolutionists as an extremely powerful theory that can help explain a wide diversity of … [Read More...] about Darwinian Evolution Explained: The Intelligibility and Logicality of Natural Selection