Humans are actually limited in how much protein they can metabolize for energy, meaning early humans really needed a more well-rounded diet to survive.

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For decades, our image of early humans has been shaped by what they left behind. Usually, this meant sharp stone blades, crude axes, and piles of animal bones. This led to a view of our ancestors as ...