1. The document discusses hunter-gatherer diets and lifestyles in the Paleolithic era compared to modern diets and lifestyles. Hunter-gatherers ate lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and were highly active, which protected against diseases.
2. Studies show that when indigenous populations adopt Western diets and sedentary lifestyles, they experience increased rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. For example, Pima Indians and Australian Aborigines saw these health issues rise after changing their traditional diets and activities.
3. While genetically adapted to Paleolithic diets, humans now eat highly processed foods, get less physical activity, and