Think what you will about Terry Gross, but you gotta admit she has some great guests (when they’re still alive).
On Monday, I heard a large part of Ms. Gross’ conversation with Daniel Lieberman, a Harvard professor of evolutionary biology. I love it when science comes in and obliterates, balances and teaches. Things I heard made me feel good about my diet choices, and revisit some of my opinions on the art of eating.
In a nutshell, Professor Lieberman emphasized the fact that our bodies are evolved to hoard energy, navigate the planet and make babies. We are not evolved to eat large quantities of fat and sugar, nor are we evolved to be healthy for decades on end. We are too obsessed with being squeaky clean. Further, the solutions to our modern health problems are not as easy as a trendy diet.
Listen to the whole thing if you have time. Read the highlights at the very least. It never hurts to think a little on the habits that we observe everyday.