June 16, 2013
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Modern Hunters and Gatherers
A good friend of mine just wrote this on his Facebook page.
If our bodies need exercise, why do we have to force ourselves to do it?According to a Harvard evolutionary biologist, for much of our history we got all the exercise we needed just by staying alive. The average hunter-gatherer walked or ran 9-15K every day while trying to chase dinner until it dropped dead of exhaustion. In fact, because we used to move so much our bodies are hardwired to take the easy option whenever it’s available (elevator in the gym, anyone?).
Our ancestors didn’t get nearly enough calories to support all that running. That’s why we have an instinctive craving for sugary, fatty foods. So how do we bridge the gap between the ancient and modern lifestyles?
I am still hunting for the best BBQ in the South but I am cruising comfortably in my KIA.
