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Is eating like our ancestors the key to better health? What the Paleo diet gets right, and the 5 ancient diet claims that are dangerously wrong for your heart and gut health | Dr James Cole & Dr Federica Amati

Jul 9, 2026 · 58m

Summary

This episode features Dr. James Cole and Dr. Federica Amati debunking myths about the Paleolithic diet. They reveal that ancient humans ate varied, locally adapted diets rather than just meat, and that cooking aided brain evolution. The discussion covers how fire and tool use changed our gut size and social habits. The experts conclude that while modern Paleo diets correctly reject processed foods, they inaccurately exclude healthy grains and dairy.

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