Alex K Chen Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna48321353 Quote The analysis revealed that these ancient people chowed down on flour made from maize and wild sunflower and other seeds, as well as on fibrous succulent plants such as yucca and prickly pear. This diet was higher in fiber than anything modern people eat. The feces were three-quarters fiber by volume, Reinhard said, and these Native Americans were probably eating between 200 and 400 grams of the indigestible stuff per day. For comparison, the Institute of Medicine recommends 25 grams of fiber a day for the modern woman, and 38 grams for men. The average adult manages only about 15 grams. [ 8 Reasons Our Waistlines Are Expanding ] Nopales.. Edited July 31, 2023 by InquilineKea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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