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Study Reveals Early Hominins Craved High-Carb Foods

8/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Dartmouth uncovers that early hominins craved high-carb plants, such as grasses and tubers, even before their teeth evolved to handle them. This fascinating behavioral shift, reflected in fossilized teeth, highlights how our ancestors adapted to new food sources, shaping their evolution over millions of years.

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A groundbreaking study from Dartmouth uncovers that early hominins craved high-carb plants, such as grasses and tubers, even before their teeth evolved to handle them. This fascinating behavioral shift, reflected in fossilized teeth, highlights how our ancestors adapted to new food sources, shaping their evolution over millions of years.