"Revisiting the Hunter-Gatherer Narrative: New Research Reveals Surprising Insights"

Archaeological findings from burial sites in the Peruvian Andes dating back 9,000 to 6,500 years ago suggest that early human hunter-gatherers primarily consumed plants and vegetables, with wild potatoes and root vegetables being a dominant source of nutrition. This challenges the common belief of a high protein, meat-heavy diet and raises the possibility of a more gradual transition from foraging to farming. The study, published in PLOS One, indicates that plant foods comprised 80% of the individuals' diets, with meat playing a secondary role, contrary to the widespread assumption of meat dominance in early human diets.