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Ancient Teeth Unveil Intensified Plant Use in Sri Lankan Rainforests Millennia Before Agriculture

Did ancient humans eat plants before farming? New research in Sri Lanka shows people used rainforest plants for food 20,000 years ago.

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Scientists studied 81 teeth from Sri Lanka to learn about ancient diets. They found that humans ate more plants long before farming started.

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Iron Age teeth from southern Italy reveal childhood stress, fermented foods, and daily survival written in enamel and plaque. A reminder that archaeology starts with bodies, not ruins. #Archaeology #Bioarchaeology #AncientDiet #IronAge https://www.anthropology.net/p/what-ancient-teeth-remember

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🦴🍖 New research reveals Neanderthals didn’t just feast on fresh meat—they likely ate fermented meat with maggots! These nutrient-rich larvae could explain the mysterious nitrogen signatures in their bones, reshaping our view of their diet and survival strategies. 🪱🔬 #Neanderthals #AncientDiet #PaleoLife https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/07/fermented-meat-with-a-side-of-maggots-a-new-look-at-the-neanderthal-diet/
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Early humans thrived on carbs to develop smarter brains 🌱🧠✨

Forget the paleo myth that meat fuelled human brain development—research shows that carbohydrates played a far more crucial role! Studies reveal:

✅ Early humans consumed starch-rich diets over 100,000 years ago, providing the glucose essential for brain growth.

✅ Genetic evidence of starch digestion dates back 800,000+ years, well before agriculture.

✅ Ancient populations relied heavily on plant-based foods.

The science is clear: plants powered the evolution of human intelligence. 🌱💡

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