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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
Dunno about the pre-civilization stuff, but all we have to do is to look around. The animals that eat plants are fat. The animals that EAT the animals that eat plants, are not.
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You may need to look around a little more. Your statement about animals in their natural environment is false. Giraffes and bears are two obvious species that come to mind. Not to mention most Asians eat small amounts of meat with plenty of rice and vegetables. They are not fat humans.
Inuits (Eskimos) diet consists of mainly meat. They are not skinny humans.
Americans tend to be heavier because of the portion size of food we consume. Any diet that reduces portion size will help you lose weight and keep it off. Eat meat and not carbs? Great! Smaller portion of food. Eat only vegetables? Great! Smaller portions of food. Smaller portions mean less calories.
Many diseases are caused by a lack of vitamins or minerals. IMHO, You are doing yourself a disservice if you avoid certain food groups. Again, Asians eat balanced meals and are some of the healthiest humans on the planet and live longer than other races. Btw: No, I am not Asian. They just happen to be a perfect example for this thread.