Human brain evolution may have depended on carbs, not just meat
Recent studies indicate that sugars in our diets have played a pivotal role in the evolutionary growth of the human brain over millions of years. Initially, glucose from fruits and honey satisfied the brain’s high energy needs. As time progressed, the introduction of cooked starch became essential for early humans, influencing both human physiology and evolutionary paths.
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