"Unveiling the Truth: Debunking the Myth of Human Omnivorous Nature"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lost Coast Outpost
Humans are often considered omnivores, but anatomically, we resemble herbivores more than carnivores. Real carnivores have large canine teeth and sharp claws, while humans have small canine teeth and dainty fingernails. Our jaws can move from side to side, unlike carnivores, and our long intestinal tracts are better suited for digesting plant matter rather than meat. Despite cultural beliefs, meat-eating is not essential for good health and may even be harmful, as meat-eaters have a higher incidence of heart disease, strokes, diabetes, and obesity. Additionally, meat production has significant environmental consequences. Nonprofit organizations like the Good Food Institute are working to accelerate the production of alternative protein sources made from plants or cultivated cells.
